Tributes have been paid to a 'devoted dad', killed in a van collision in Shalfleet last month.

Hampshire Constabulary was called to the A3054, Ningwood Hill, at around 1.20am on Saturday, July 23.

Matej Gruber, 45, from Newport suffered serious injuries and died.

His family said: "Matej was an incredibly talented carpenter who specialised in shepherd’s huts.

"He was a devoted dad to Jessica Gruber and partner to Trudy Waughman.

"He will be sadly missed by both and by all his friends."

  • Police enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to speak with anyone who can assist the investigation.
  • Contact them on 101 or report online, quoting 44220295763