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Family pay tribute to ‘much loved brother, grandad and friend’ who died following M42 collision

By James Smith 10th Apr 2024

vTommy Barker died after a car collided with him at around 11.30pm on 31 March (image via Warwickshire Police)
vTommy Barker died after a car collided with him at around 11.30pm on 31 March (image via Warwickshire Police)

The family of a man who died after a car collided with him on the M42 have paid tribute to him.

Tommy Barker died after a car collided with him at around 11.30pm on 31 March between junctions 9 and 10 near Kingsbury.

Paying tribute to him, his brother John said: "Remembering a much-loved brother, dad, grandad, and friend to many.

"Tommy tragically lost his life on 31 March; he will be sadly missed."

It was reported that 64-year-old Mr Barker had been walking down the northbound carriageway before being struck by a vehicle and dying at the scene.

"Investigating officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses," Warwickshire Police said.

"If you saw a man walking in this area between 11.00-11.30pm, particularly if you have dashcam footage please contact us quoting incident 382 of 31 March 2024.

"Go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/tua or call 101."

     

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