THE family of the 41-year-old man who died after being struck by a van near Staunton on Tuesday morning have paid tribute.

Chris Smith was pronounced dead at the scene on the A417.

In a police statement, the family of the father-of-three said they are ’deeply shocked’.

His parents, Michael and Sandra, said: "No words can describe the heartache that we are feeling at this time, we love you and will miss you very much."

Tina, his fiancée, added: "I love you dearly, you will never be forgotten, you will always be with me."

Lindsay, Chris’s only sister, said: "I will miss you every day big brother, watch over me and my boys."

The family added: "His daughter Dani and his two sons Lawrence and Tyler will miss their dad greatly and will love him always.

"We would like to thank everyone for their kind words and who has placed flowers for Chris."