Dad who died on M5 described as man ‘loved by all’
The family of a man who died in a lorry crash on the M5 in the South West last month have paid tribute and have described him as the ‘life and soul of every party.’ Calum Taylor-Dodd has been remembered by his wife and family, including their two children.
The dad, 34, from Spaxton, near Bridgwater, died after being hit by a lorry on the M5 in Somerset on April 26. His family described Calum as a ‘loving man’ and that he was taken too soon.
The incident, which took place near Bridgwater[1], between junctions 23 and 24 at around 10pm, resulted in a man being hit by a lorry who sadly died at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics and officers present.
Tributes have been paid to Calum Taylor-Dodd who has been described as a ‘loving man’ (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
In a tribute, Calum’s family said: “Our world has been absolutely shattered. We don’t know where to begin. Just after 10pm on Wednesday 26 April, we had the most heart-breaking news that we’re still trying to process.
“We’re all in complete denial at the moment and absolutely nothing feels real; we have so many questions.”
They continued: “Why and how his wife is being left a widow at 32 and how does she begin to think about continuing to raise their two children. Calum was the life and soul of every party and loved by all. We love you so much Calum, we know you knew this. We’ll look for you in the stars always and forever.”
They added: “We would like to thank the emergency services and members of the public for being with our Calum. Our thoughts are also with the lorry driver, and we hope he’s receiving the support he deserves.”
Calum Taylor-Dodd has been remembered by his wife and family, including their two children. (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
In a statement from Avon and Somerset Police, it said: “The family are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“Officers were called to the southbound carriageway between junction 23 and 24 at around 10pm on the 26 April after a man was struck by a lorry. Despite the efforts of paramedics and officers, he sadly died at the scene.”
It added: “Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.”
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- ^ Bridgwater (www.somersetlive.co.uk)