Tributes left to M40 crash victim named locally as Seb Knowles, believed to be the son of Antiques Roadshow's Eric Knowles

The 26-year-old DJ – understood to be the son of BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Eric Knowles – died after a crash involving a Mercedes car and a lorry near junction 1a, at about 3.30am on Friday.

People who know Mr Knowles have been leaving their thoughts and kind messages on Twitter, Facebook and the Bucks Free Press website following the collision.

The DJ, also known as DJ Sparky B, is believed to have been living in Reading at the time.

See a selection of some Tweets left online in his memory, here:

Very sad to hear the news that OW Seb Knowles died in M40 car crash yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family.

— RGS High Wycombe (@rgshw) May 2, 2015

Fantastic from our fans today with the minute applause for our supporter who lost his life. #sebknowles #1wycombe #sticktogether

— paul hayes (@hayesy9) May 2, 2015

RIP Seb Knowles, we hadnt spoken in a long time, but it was a pleasure to have known him when we were younger. I... http://t.co/IYwoQ6rmYr

— Natasha Holmes (@natasha_holmes) May 2, 2015

Our thoughts are with @DeejaySparkyB Seb Knowles's family. He was a wonderful man and brought joy to our Saturday's at @BarSportMaiden. RIP🌹

— Unique Innovative (@UIEventsLtd) May 2, 2015

Shocked and sad. RIP Seb / Sparky B. Thoughts with family and friends.

— Beefy Shrimp (@BeefyShrimp) May 1, 2015

So sad to hear of the tragic loss of @DeejaySparkyB. Taken way too young. My thoughts are with his family right now #RIP Seb

— Andy Lewington (@MediocreMgmt) May 1, 2015

One of the most wonderful men I've ever had the pleasure to meet, RIP Seb you will be dearly missed by everyone who knew you❤️

— Shannon Hawins (@shannon_hawks1) May 1, 2015

Thoughts are with the Family #DJSparkyB Big @wwfcofficial Fan and Talented DJ! Never to be Forgotten :(

— DJ Shaun Pearcey (@pearceywwfc) May 2, 2015

My thoughts are with the friends & family.. RIP DJ Sparky B ❤️

— BΔMBi (@OxyInnes) May 1, 2015

Absolutely tragic news and a great loss to our industry! A great DJ, personality and friend Deejay Sparky B you will be missed buddy! 󾌹

— DJ MANUS (@DJ_MANUS) May 1, 2015

RIP to my main boy Dj Sparky B. Thank you for all the times I made you play Rihanna over and over. I'm so sad. You'll be truly missed.

— Olivia (@LiviTrangmar) May 1, 2015

It is with great sadness to hear the news of the passing of Dj Sparky B. Our condolences go out to his family,... http://t.co/JbHbtfCqTf

— Butlers (@Butlerspub) May 1, 2015

To read the many tributes left on Facebook, click here.

Police are also appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the accident to come forward.

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