Dad killed by car had 'biggest heart', family say

A man who died after being hit by a car had "the biggest heart possible", his family have said.

Peter Bartle, 63, and his wife, Sarah, 48, were hit by a grey BMW as they crossed Holderness Road, in Hull, at about 19:50 GMT on Friday.

Mr Bartle died at the scene from his injuries and Mrs Bartle was taken to hospital, with more than £10,000 being raised in a few hours on a crowdfunding page set up to help with care and funeral costs.

In a statement, Mr Bartle's family said they would be "lost without him".

"Words cannot describe how utterly shocked and devastated we all are," the family added.

"Our dad Pete lit up every room he walked into, he put smiles on everyone's faces and had the biggest heart possible.

"To be taken from us the way he has been is just the hardest thing to try and understand.

"He was absolutely adored by all of his family and friends, and we are going to be lost without him."

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