'Wonderful son' named as victim of M5 coach tragedy
A man described as a 'wonderful son' was today named as the victim who was killed when he was hit by a coach on the M5.
Nicholas Mowl, 41, was hit on the M5 southbound between junction one and the link with Junction 8 of M6 at Great Barr last Tuesday.
Mr Mowl was confirmed dead at the scene. There were 31 people on the coach, who were assessed for the effects of shock.
Today a tribute from the family described Mr Mowl as a 'wonderful son, brother and uncle who was loved so much'.
Their statement added: "You will always be in our thoughts and memories. Rest in peace."
Today, police appealed for anyone who had spoken to the victim, who was from Solihull, to get in touch.
DS Alan Hands, from the West Midlands Police Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are still working to better understand the circumstances behind Mr Mowl’s death and would ask anyone who may have spoken to him earlier that day to get in contact with us."
Det Sgt Hands can be e-mailed at fl_collision_invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call101 with information.
