Man killed in motorway crash was 'truly special'

Wojciech Trzebinski was "a dear friend to so many", his family said

A man who died after being hit by two cars on a motorway was "someone truly special" his family has said.

Wojciech Trzebinski, 34, was struck first by a white Fiat Punto and then by a brown Mitsubishi ASX on the M65 near Burnley on 21 November.

Lancashire Police said it happened close to the junction 10 slip road on the westbound carriageway, at about 21:50 GMT.

Paying tribute to Mr Trzebinski, who was from Accrington, his family said: "There are no words that can capture the depth of our sadness or the emptiness left in our hearts."

His family, who said he was known to all as Wojtek, said: "Wojtek was and will always remain, someone truly special - a devoted father, a cherished son and brother, a loving nephew and uncle, a loyal cousin, and a dear friend to so many.

"Wojtek found peace and joy in the mountains, often walking their paths with his daughter Julia by his side.

"After long days at work, he shared laughter and adventures through computer games with his nephew Dawid and cousin Karol.

"And in quiet moments, he embraced his passion for cooking, creating meals with the same warmth he brought into our lives."