Man charged with causing death of highways worker who was hit while working on M6
A man has been charged over the death of a highways worker whose car was hit while he was working on the M6.
Kev Jarvis, who was in his 50s, died on Saturday after the stationary traffic management vehicle he was in was hit by an Audi car soon after 5am.
It happened on the M6 northbound, between Junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire, and meant the road was closed for much of the day.
Mr Jarvis, the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, and a man was arrested later that day in connection.
Now Denis Balaz, 27 and of no fixed address, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
He is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre today.
The family of Mr Jarvis, who was originally from Southampton, are being supported by specialist officers. A fundraiser launched to support his family has already raised more than £10,000.
One friend and colleague, Steve Twamley, who set up the page for Mr Jarvis' widow, said: ""He was a very quiet unassuming guy, he didn't ever complain about anything he just got on with his job. I don't doubt that throughout his 30 or so years in traffic management he remained the same.
"I set the page up in an attempt for our industry or in fact anyone to donate to a fund for his widow Julie, must of us can only imagine how tough this will be for the family."
