Martin Donovan was killed in a crash in Liverpool that is now being investigated as murder (Picture: Merseyside Police)
A family has paid tribute to a man who was killed when a driver allegedly crashed into him on purpose in Liverpool.
Martin Donovan’s family paid tribute to their loved one after the 46-year-old engineer was killed on Stonyhurst Road in Woolton,Merseyside,on Friday.
It is thought Mr Donovan died after a car ‘was deliberately driven at the man,’ the police said previously.
His family said: ‘Martin was a loving,caring,fun,and intelligent son,brother and uncle,who would light up any room with his humour and presence.
‘He lived life by his motto ‘keep smiling’ and was highly devoted to his family and friends.
‘An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman,he was well-read,well-travelled,and full of light,and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
‘We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances,and as we process such an overwhelming loss,we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was.’
Mr Donovan died at the hospital after suffering serious injuries.
Stephen Bates,41,of Herondale Road,Mossley Hill,was arrested at the scene and he was charged with murder following the fatal incident.
He was remanded in custody and he is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: ‘Our investigation into this incident is in its very early stages,but it does appear the car was deliberately driven at the man.
‘Despite the best efforts of the people who came to his aid and those of paramedics,he sadly passed away in the hospital.
‘Our thoughts remain with his family at this tragic time,and specially trained officers are supporting them.
‘We have launched an investigation into what happened,and we have already arrested a suspect and seized the car we believe was involved.’
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