THE family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater has issued a tribute to a 'much-loved' father and husband.

Dalius Jensauskis was the passenger in a black Audi involved in a single-vehicle collision on Saturday (June 27) at 4am.

The 27-year-old sadly died at the scene.

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Mr Jensauskis, who was from Peterborough, leaves behind his wife Ingrida.

“We are devastated by our loss," she said.

"A much-loved father and husband, Dalius will be missed every day.”

He also leaves behind twin daughters Akvile and Kamile, aged seven.

"The family ask that their privacy is respected as they grieve," said a spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police.

"Our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

"A man in his 30s who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the collision.

"He remains released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

"If you were travelling along on the M5 between junctions 24 for Bridgwater and 25 for Taunton at the time and witnessed the collision or may have dashcam footage which could help the investigation, call 101 quoting reference 5221142767."