Tribute paid to 'loving father' killed in crash

The family of a man who died after being hit by a pickup truck in Northamptonshire have paid tribute to him, saying his death "has left a great hole in all our lives".

Lewis Armour, 36, from the Kettering area, was killed when a black Ford pickup hit him near the junction for Wellingborough Road on the A4500 in Earls Barton.

Northamptonshire Police said the incident happened on 24 November at about 01:55 GMT.

In a tribute released on Tuesday, his family described him as a "a loving father adored by his four beautiful children, who were inspired by him."

It continued: "Lewis was a son, a brother to six, a father to four beautiful children aged 14, 13, seven and 19 months old, and the long-time partner of 17 years to their beautiful mother.

"Lewis was loved by all and touched the hearts of people he met throughout his life.

"Lewis was a loving father adored by his four beautiful children, who were inspired by him. Lewis will be missed by all our family, friends and those that ever had the pleasure of meeting him.

"Lewis was taken suddenly and unexpectedly from us. His passing has left a great hole in all our lives.

"His children have sadly lost a daddy, a mentor, a role model and an inspiration. Going forward, they and the whole family can now only rely on the sweet memories we all have."

A 60-year-old man from Wellingborough has been arrested on suspicion of driving with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit and causing death by driving without due care or consideration while over a specified limit.

He has been bailed pending further inquiries.

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