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The family of a Royal Mail driver killed in a crash have paid an emotional tribute to a loving father, husband and son.
David Nixon was driving a lorry when it collided with a car on the southbound carriageway on the A1M at Sawtry on Tuesday (November 16) at around 2.55pm.
His family have released a statement through police saying he had left a “legacy of love and integrity”.
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The Royal Mail has also paid tribute to him, saying he would be “greatly missed”.
Mr Nixon’s family said: “David leaves a legacy of love and integrity with his family and those that knew him.
“He has left behind wonderful memories of a loving husband, a devoted son to Douglas (RIP) and Hilda, and father to Michael, Hannah, Berkan and Melisa.
“We are truly grateful for each and every day we got to see his cheerful ‘Northern’ smile, and for the lessons learned and all the laughter we shared.
“David, we will miss you so very much. Rest in peace.”
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The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was not injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to it, to get in touch.
Anyone with information should call 101 or visit www.cambs.police.uk/report quoting incident 299 of 16 November.
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