A FAMILY has paid tribute to a ‘caring’ father who died following a fatal collision in Flintshire.

Paul Purnell Roberts, 54, came from the Llandudno Junction area and died following a collision near Mostyn on Friday night.

His family said in a statement: “Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, of someone we love, and we will never forget.

“Paul was a caring and loving father, son, grandad, brother uncle and husband who was taken from us unexpectedly.

“We will never forget, we will always love you and you are greatly missed.”

Police continue to appeal for any witnesses following the collision which involved an Audi on the A548 between Mostyn and Ffynnongroyw shortly before 10pm on Friday.

The Manchester United fan was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family is being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers and anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who was travelling along the road can contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting reference W131704.

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