Family of Basingstoke man pay tribute after fatal M3 crash

Anuj Roja Magar died in a single vehicle collision last month

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 5th Jul 2021
Last updated 5th Jul 2021

The family of a man who died in a collision on the M3 near Hook last month has paid tribute to him.

Police were called at 8.21pm on the 17th of June to a report of the single-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway of the M3 at Junction 5.

As a result, the car, a silver Vauxhall Astra, left the carriageway.

The driver, Anuj Roka Magar, 33, from Wilmott Way in Basingstoke, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Paying tribute to him, his family said:

“Anuj was loving and caring to all family members. He was a great young man with big heart.

“Anuj was very passionate about playing archery. Anuj’s two and a half year-old son Aadarsh and his nieces Samira and Rihasha are also missing him so much.

“Nothing can be the same now you are gone. You will be sorely be missed by all family and friends.

“We would also like to thank all the emergency services who were involved in this incident.”

Police continue to make enquiries as to the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to hear from anyone who can assist them.

If you witnessed the incident, have any dash cam footage, or have any other useful information which can help the Police find out what happened, please contact them on 101 quoting reference 44210238553.

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