Tributes Paid To A14 Victims

Tributes are being paid to two men who died in a crash on the A14 last week.

Lee Johnston, 58, from Northampton, and David Thompson, 56, from Coventry, lost their lives when the lorries they were driving collided on the westbound carriageway between the Kelmarsh and Welford junctions.

The families of the men – who were both grandfathers – say they’ll be sadly missed by all who knew them.

Lee Johnston

A statement from Mr Johnston’s family describes him as a hard-working man whose family meant everything to him:

“Lee was a hard-working devoted husband, dad, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother and friend. His family was his life.

“His 22-month-old grandson was his absolute joy and in a couple of months a new little granddaughter is due.

“So tragically taken from us all for doing nothing more than the job he has been doing for the last 32 years. Our condolences to the other family involved.”

David Thompson

Mr Thompson’s family said:  “David was a much loved father, son, grandfather and brother.

“He comes from a loving family and will be greatly missed.

“Condolences to the other driver’s family.”

A Police investigation into the collision, that happened at 6.15am last Monday, and saw one of the lorries travel onto the opposite carriageway, is continuing.”