The man who died following a road traffic collision on the A548 near Prestatyn on Friday night has been named.

Llandudno Junction man Paul Purnell Roberts died after being hit by a car on the A548 between Mostyn and Ffynnongroyw shortly before 10pm on Friday night.

The 54-year-old, Manchester United fan, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a tribute to Mr Roberts, his family said: “Deep in our hearts, a memory is kept, of someone we love, and we will never forget.

“Paul was a caring and loving father, son, grandad, brother, uncle and husband who was taken from us unexpectedly.

“We will never forget, we will always love you and you are greatly missed.”

His family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

North Wales Police continue to appeal for any witnesses following the collision which involved an Audi on the A548 on Friday night.

Anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or anybody who may have been travelling along that particular stretch of road and who may have seen a pedestrian walking is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting reference W131704.