The family of a 69-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision in Newton Road in Sudbury last week have paid tribute to him.

Rodney Williams, of Newton Road in Sudbury, died after the collision involving a lorry, at about 1pm on Wednesday.

Mr Williams' family said: "Rodney Williams, known to many as Pip, has lived most of his life in Sudbury.

"He enjoyed being in the community with so many friends, some of whom go back to his school days at Sudbury Grammar.

"We are all shocked at the suddenness of his death, while making one of his regular walking trips into town with his wife Helen.

"We would like to offer our gratitude and thanks to the wonderful emergency teams from the Police and Ambulance service, our neighbours and friends who were so supportive and kind in the aftermath of this terrible accident.

"Helen has really appreciated the many calls from family and friends, as they seek to provide comfort to her at this difficult time.

"He will be deeply missed by all his family.”

Police are continuing to ask anyone who saw the collision who has not yet spoken to officers to contact PC Dean Webb at the Serious Collision Investigation Team at Suffolk Police by dialling 101, quoting CAD 177 of Wednesday 25 February.