Tributes to man who died after being hit by lorry on A47

Jonathan Martin, 33, died after being hit by a lorry on the A47, between the Colney and Longwater junctions, at about 10.40pm on July 17. <i>(Image: Norfolk Constabulary)</i>
Jonathan Martin, 33, died after being hit by a lorry on the A47, between the Colney and Longwater junctions, at about 10.40pm on July 17. (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)
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The family of a man who died after being hit by a lorry on the A47 have described him as a "loving" dad who will be "deeply missed".

Jonathan Martin, 33, died at the scene, between the Colney and Longwater junctions, at about 10.40pm on Friday, July 17.

Now Mr Martin's loved ones have paid tribute to him following the opening of an inquest into his death at Norfolk Coroner's Court yesterday.

Johnathan Martin was a "loving man" who will be "deeply missed". (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

His family said: “We are devastated at the loss of Johno, who was a loving father, step-father, son, grandson, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed.

“While we grieve as a family we ask for privacy at this time, but do ask if anyone has any information that may help the police and their investigation then please come forward.”

Mr Martin, a lorry driver himself, was identified by police using fingerprints.

A provisional cause of death was given as multiple injuries due to a road traffic collision.

The coroner has requested statements from police officers who attended the scene, as well as his GP.

The family of Mr Martin - who lived on Morar Drive in Attleborough - has been invited to provide a pen portrait.

A full inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death has been set for January next year.

Norfolk Police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward or dashcam footage. Anyone with any information should contact the force quoting reference 678 of July 17.

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