M27 fatal crash: Victim was ‘one of life’s good guys’
Michal Kaminski, known as Mike, moved to the UK around 10 years ago from Poland and worked as a driver for a flooring firm based in Sailsbury. Mike was killed when speeding drug driver, Ross Neiland, caused a crash that forced Mike's lorry off the carriageway and into a concrete gantry pole on February 21, 2024. He was killed instantly on impact.
Rafal Kaminski, 34, Mike's younger brother, has now issued a safety plea and asked people to think about the consequences of their actions. 
"He was a kind-hearted person and everyone he met said the same. The day the police knocked on my door to say Mike had been involved in a collision was the worst day of my life. At that point our family changed forever.
"Mike was one of life's good guys. He enjoyed playing and watching football and films. He was a big movie fan and would collect figures from Marvel movies.
"We remain devastated that he's no longer with us. The collision has turned mine and my parents' life upside down. "I can't thank enough everyone for all their kind words and support they have shown me since Mike's death.
It's meant so much to me. "However, I just hope that by sharing our family's story we can make others think twice about the consequences of their actions. I wouldn't wish the pain we've been left to face on anyone."
The family have instructed expert road accident lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help them access the specialist support they require. Mike's brother Rafal, whom he lived and worked with, has now joined his legal team in issuing a road safety plea. Lauren Haas, the specialist road accident lawyer at Irwin Mitchell's Southampton office is representing Rafal.
She said: "The fallout from such incidents has a life-changing effect not just for the victims but also their loved ones left trying to pick up the pieces.
"While nothing will make up for Mike's death we hope this case will act as a deterrent and make drivers think about the consequences of their actions."
References
- ^ What a judge said as he sentenced a man for M27 crash (www.dailyecho.co.uk)