The grieving family of a motorcyclist who tragically died after a motorway slip road crash have paid tribute to the “most important person in our lives”.

Cookham resident Edmond Lee, known by most as Eddy, died in hospital after a crash on the M4 involving his motorcycle, a van and a car.

Now the 46-year-old's family have paid a heartbreaking tribute as detectives continue to investigate the fatal smash.

In a statement, his wife and family said: "Eddy was the most deeply-loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, colleague, sports team member and friend to so many.

“Last Tuesday night Eddy completed his much-loved weekly time trial on the river with Longridge Canoe Club.

“We watched with friends from our paddle boards at a beachy section of the river.

“Our little boy made sand castles, before Eddy joined us for a picnic dinner.

“This was our family's happy place.

“Twelve hours later, the most important person in our lives was catastrophically injured, and that incredible soul gone.

“Support from the medical team and police has been exceptional and we welcome their moves to establish how something so horrific could have happened to Eddy.

“For us as a broken family, I will seek to raise our two-year-old son to be as fun, thoughtful and kind as his father.

“We lived on the river and we loved the river. We have been so fortunate to have had this incredible summer together, and while the pain is currently unbearable, we will continue to love it in Eddy's memory."

The crash happened at around 7.20am on Thursday, July 5, on the eastbound M4 on the approach to the junction 5 exit slip road.

The collision involved a white Volkswagen Transporter van, a black Honda CBF motorcycle and a red Audi A6.

The drivers of the van and car were not injured as a result of the collision.

Senior investigating officer, Richard Thorpe, of the Joint Operations Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This collision has sadly resulted in the death of a man, our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time and our officers are providing them with ongoing support.

“We continue to investigate the circumstances of this collision and as such we continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

“We would like to speak to any motorists that may have dash-cam footage of the collision.

“Anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 240 (5/7/18).”