A SOLDIER who died after he was hit by a BMW driver has been named by police. 

The collision, which happened on Down Farm Lane, Headbourne Worthy, just after 2.10pm on Sunday, September 18, involved a pedestrian and a black BMW.

The pedestrian Robert Myers, 39, from Kilkenny, Ireland, was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he died of his injuries on Tuesday, September 21.

Private Robert Myers was a member of the Royal Logistics Corps, based at Worthy Down.

His family, who are being supported by specialist officers, have paid tribute to him following his death.

They said: “Son, brother, friend, comrade. Robert is greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

“In life, Robert pursued new opportunities and found his happiness and fulfilment. In death, Robert gave the greatest gift, a chance at life to four people through organ donation.”

Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing.

Police Sergeant Spencer Wragg of the Roads Policing Unit said: “There was a moto cross event nearby at the time of this incident and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision but may have left prior to police arrival to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44220380622.

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