Tributes paid to father killed in M1 crash

A father who died in a crash on the M1 was "the life and soul of the party", his family said.

Rowan Dodge, 31, from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, was the driver of a white Volkswagen Golf which was involved in a crash[1] with a Leyland DAF HGV at 04:40 GMT on Sunday 16 March.

Police believe Mr Dodge's vehicle had stopped stationary in lane one of the carriageway after being involved in a separate collision, prior to the fatal crash.

No arrests have been made so far, police said, and the driver of the HGV was taken to hospital as a precaution and later discharged.

In a tribute, Mr Dodge's family said: "Rowan was a beloved dad, stepdad, partner, son, grandson and brother.

"He was full of energy and always up for an adventure.

He loved socialising and was the life and soul of the party - so much so his voice was the first anyone heard.

"He was a keen rugby player and a loveable force who put a smile on everyone's face.

"We're all heartbroken and devastated to lose such an incredible soul in such tragic and sudden circumstances.

Nothing can fill the holes in our hearts that he's left behind."

Police said officers were keen to speak to any drivers who may have driven past and seen the Golf in the stationary position

References

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