Family tribute to man who died following collision in Birdlip

The family of a man who died in a collision on the B4070 in Birdlip earlier this month have paid tribute to him and described him as "the anchor of the family".

Michael Ramstedt died in a two-vehicle collision which involved a grey Nissan Qashqai and a silver Kia Picanto at around 5.30am on Tuesday 2 July.

Paying tribute to the 58-year-old, his family said: "Michael loved his family more than anything and was a devoted husband to his wife Livia who he met and married in Italy; remaining strong for over 30 wonderful years. 

"He was also a devoted father to his two sons and two daughters, a doting grandfather to his eight grandchildren and adored his two dogs.

"Michael was born in Gloucester and raised in Cheltenham with his brother and two sisters and remained close to them his entire life.

"He was a funny and hardworking man who always tried to find the positive in every situation. Michael was the anchor of the family and will be greatly missed by friends and family alike.”

A man aged in his 30s and from the Cotswolds was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, vehicles prior to the incident or anyone who has dashcam footage and has not already spoken to police is asked to provide information online by completing the following form and quoting incident 50 of 2 July: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/