Tribute to much-loved grandad killed in M42 crash

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Image caption, Tommy Barker died on 31 March after being hit by a car on the M42

Tributes have been paid to a "much-loved" grandad who died after being hit by a car on a motorway.

Tommy Barker, 64, had been walking down the northbound carriageway of the M42 before being struck by a vehicle at about 23:30 BST on 31 March.

He was confirmed dead at the scene between junctions 9 and 10 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire Police has said.

The force has appealed for witnesses of the crash to come forward.

Through a police statement Mr Barker's brother John said: 鈥淩emembering a much-loved brother, dad, grandad, and friend to many.

"He will be sadly missed.鈥

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