Tributes paid to 'much loved' man who died on M42 in Warwickshire

Tommy Barker died on 31 March between junctions 9 and 10

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 10th Apr 2024
Last updated 15th Apr 2024

The family of a man who died after a car collided with him on the M42 has 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 sadly dying at the scene.

Investigating officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

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