Tributes paid to Somerset man who died in A39 crash with lorry

Hammond Family Barry with his grandchildren Ellis and MillieHammond Family
Mr Hammond's family said they are "devastated by his passing"

A man who died in a fatal car crash "was loved by all who knew him", his family have said.

Barry Hammond died on Monday morning in a collision between his Peugeot 107 and a livestock lorry on the A39 near Bridgwater.

The 69-year-old, from Nether Stowey, received medical treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene.

His daughter, Kimberley Pitman, said: "My dad was the most amazing and kindest man I have ever met.

"We are all devastated by his passing."

In a tribute to her husband, Julie Hammond, added: "I'm going to miss you terribly.

"I have loved you ever since we were married and that will never change. I wish you were here with me to take away the pain.

"You are in heaven now, all my love and kisses. You will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart."

The lorry driver is not believed to have had sustained serious injuries.

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