Family pay tribute to kind father killed in crash

Tomas Lukosevicius, 42, of Orton Goldhay died when he was struck by a van on the Nene Parkway on 31 July

A family have paid tribute to a loving father and friend who "meant so much to so many" after he died in a collision.

Tomas Lukosevicius, 42, of Hanbury, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, was hit by a van on the Nene Parkway at about 08:45 BST on 31 July.

A 60-year-old man from Thetford, who was driving the van, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was bailed until 30 October.

As part of their tribute to Mr Lukosevicius, his family thanked him for his strength, sincerity and his kind heart.

In a statement, they said: "You left for a place from which no-one returns.

"Without saying goodbye, without a hug, without a word.

"Like a wind that suddenly falls still. Like a star that fades without a sound.

"You were just one person, but meant so much to so many – a brother, a son, a father, an uncle, a grandson, a friend.

"Your place in each of our lives was unique. And now, without you here, we feel an emptiness that cannot be filled.

"Rest in peace, Tomas. You are gone, but your love and light remain with us – forever."

Det Sgt Craig Wheeler, from Cambridgeshire Police, said: "We believe there are still witnesses to this collision that have not come forward.

"If you were in and around the area at the time of the collision, please contact us today."