A DEVASTATED family paid tribute to a "loyal husband and wonderful father" who died in a crash near Halesowen yesterday morning.

Jagdeep Singh Bhandher, known as Jagdeep Pandher, died when his white Mercedes left the road on the Quinton Expressway at 2.40am on Monday (November 6).

The 40-year-old's family have paid tribute to their loved one. They said: "Jagdeep was a loyal husband and wonderful father of four who will be missed greatly."

PC Stuart Thorpe, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Jagdeep was driving his white Mercedes in the direction of Birmingham at the time of the collision and we are particularly keen to hear from witnesses who may have seen the collision or the vehicle moments before.

"Specialist officers are supporting Jagdeep's family and our thoughts remain with them at this sad time."

Anyone with information is urged to email FL_ COLLISION _INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively people can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers the independent charity on 0800 555 111.