The family of a man who died in a crash on Christmas eve have paid tribute to a “wonderful brother, a loving husband and a caring father”.

Abiodun Oguntayo, 41, from Stevenage, died during a single-vehicle collision on the A1(M) in South Mimms.

In a statement released today (Monday) his family said: “In loving memory of a special brother and a darling husband.

“Since you passed away life hasn’t been the same.

“The time we spent together meant the world to me, I have many treasured memories as we grew up together happily.

This Is Local London: Abiodun's family have released a touching tribute. Picture: Herts Police.Abiodun's family have released a touching tribute. Picture: Herts Police.

“Your thoughtfulness and the way you care will forever be in our hearts.

“Your wife, Joanna misses you so much and the children believe you are coming back.”

It continues: “You are truly a wonderful brother, a loving husband and a caring father.

“Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

“You will be missed. We love you even in death.

“Keep resting in the bosom of our Lord Jesus….”

Abiodun’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and enquiries are continuing into the collision.

It happened at around 9pm on the A1M between junctions 1 and 2.

Abiodun’s vehicle, a grey Mercedes GLC 350, left the carriageway and crashed into trees.

Police urged any witnesses or people with information to contact officers via 101 quoting Op Kodiak.