The family of a man killed on the M57 have paid tribute to him.
Lee Morton died after his black Audi A5 left the motorway and caught fire on the northbound carriageway close to junction 2 and 3 on Wednesday, September 10.
He was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene with a 31-year-old from Kirkby later charged with causing death by dangerous driving and dangerous driving.
In a tribute, the 60-year-old’s family paid tribute to a man who described him as a ‘source of joy, laughter, and kindness’ to all who knew him.
His wife Marie said: “For my beloved husband, Lee, to me, he was my soulmate and the love of my life.
“To his family and friends, he was a source of joy, laughter, and kindness.
“One of his great passions was golf and on the day we lost him he had spent the morning doing exactly that, out on the course, happy and surrounded by friends.
“There is comfort in knowing his last hours were spent doing something he truly loved.
“Above all, he was a dad to his girls who were his pride and joy. He loved them with his whole heart and they will carry his love with them always.
“His little buddy Enzo, his dog, who has been waiting by the window for you to come home.
“He was cherished beyond words by me, by his family, by his friends, by Enzo, and most of all by his girls.
“Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful to have loved him and to have been loved by him. Oceans of time my love.”
Merseyside Police are still appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.
You can DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 25000750601.