A DEVASTATED family has paid tribute to a man who died after being hit by a car on the A31.

Nigel Andrews, 46, was a pedestrian on the A31 eastbound at Ringwood when he was involved in a crash with a white Vauxhall CDTi at about midnight on Tuesday, June 19.

Emergency services were called to the scene and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances of the collision.

Mr Andrews' family said: "He was loved dearly and will be missed forever."

Anyone with information on the incident can call police on 101, quoting reference number 44180228310 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.