Heartbroken family pays tribute to grandad killed on M27

Two cars collided on the hard shoulder near Portsmouth

Stephen Lee
Author: Jo RawlingsPublished 13th Jan 2024

Investigations are continuing into a fatal crash on the M27 near Portsmouth earlier this month.

60-year-old Stephen Lee from Southsea died after a two-car collision on the hard shoulder of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 12.

Police were called at 4.44pm on Friday 5 January to a report of a collision between a blue Nissan Juke and a grey Ford Focus.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services the driver of the Nissan, Stephen was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have now paid the following tribute to him: "Firstly, we would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the kind members of the public who came to Steve's assistance and comforted him on Friday night. Also we would like to thank the emergency services who did everything possible to save Steve's life.

"The entire family have been left shocked and heartbroken by Steve's sudden tragic loss. He was a loving husband, step father and grandfather, as well as a much loved brother and uncle.

"Steve will be sorely missed by every one of us as well as his friends and work colleagues.

"Steve, you will remain forever in our hearts."

Officers investigating this incident would like to hear from anyone who was on the M27 at the time and saw what happened, or saw the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the incident. They're particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage that may have captured something.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting the reference 44240006859. Alternatively, go online and submit information here.

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