Man, 88, killed in Chicklade crash was 'much-loved' grandfather

Brian Mercer was an "active member of the local community" in Chippenham

A man who died in a four-vehicle crash was a "much-loved" father, grandfather and uncle, his family has said.

Brian Mercer, 88, was killed in the crash on the A303 near Chicklade, Wiltshire, on 12 April.

Mr Mercer, from Chippenham, was driving a red Honda Jazz and died at the scene, police said.

A woman in her 50s who was a passenger in the car was seriously injured and remains in hospital after being airlifted from the scene.

Mr Mercer's family said it was announcing his death "with [the] deepest shock and sorrow".

"Brian, from Monkton Park, Chippenham, was a regular church goer and an active member of the local community and his good nature and humour will be missed by the many lives he touched," a statement said.

Wiltshire Police asked people who saw the crash, which happened at about 12:15 BST, to contact them.

A lorry driver was hurt but did not need hospital treatment.

The drivers of two other cars involved, a grey Ford S-Max and a black Citroen C5, were not injured.