A FAMILY has paid tribute to a "loved and treasured" father who died in a fatal crash near Sherborne.

Neil Adam Parsons, 37, from Sherborne, was a passenger in a vehicle that left the road at Tiley Knap, Middlemarsh at around 5.50pm on Saturday, January 26.

His family said in a statement: “In our hearts and memories Neil will always stay. Loved and treasured by all who knew him.

"A very special son, daddy, partner, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and cousin. Friend to many.”

The driver of the vehicle, a 43-year-old man from Somerset, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and taken to Dorset County Hospital by ambulance as a precaution.

He has been released under investigation as officers continue to make enquiries.