A HEARTBROKEN woman said the death of her Hagley childhood sweetheart has left “a massive void” in her life.

Pedestrian Martin Downs, aged 37, from Kidderminster, died after he was struck by a Renault Megane and a Peugeot 407, on Wolverly Road (B4189) in Kidderminster, on January 11.

He leaves behind his fiancé, Liz Jones, three daughters Demi, aged16, Caitlin, aged nine, Scarlet, aged five, and 11-year-old son Sam.

Miss Jones, who had been engaged to Mr Downs for 12 years, said they met at Hagley Catholic High School when they were 11-years-old.

She said: “Martin was a grafter whose focus was on supporting his family. He loved us dearly and was very devoted to us and our happiness. He worked as a civil engineer at a construction company and was a perfectionist in everything he did.

"He was a home bird, always building things, and he worked really hard to look after us. He was our hero.

"He was my loveable rogue, and overall I’d like him to be remembered as a family man with a good heart and a fantastic sense of humour, always making us laugh every day.

“Words cannot describe the massive void he has left in all of our lives. We miss and love him so much. I would like to thank all of our family and friends for their support over the past difficult few days.”

West Mercia Police are still appealing for witnesses following the collision which occurred close to the junction with Sion Hill at 6.55pm.

Call police on 101 quoting 458 of 11th January 2015 with information.