Overview
- Peter Cope, 45, from Crewe, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a HGV on the A534 Wheelock Bypass between Wheelock and Crewe shortly after 3am on Sunday, December 21.
- His family said he had been out celebrating his birthday in Sandbach town centre with a friend before the collision.
- Relatives described Mr Cope as a devoted father to his five-year-old daughter as they expressed devastation over his death.
- Cheshire Police said the investigation remains ongoing and urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
- Drivers with relevant dashcam footage or information should contact 101 or visit cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting incident reference IML-2237688.