A grieving fiancé has paid tribute to her “happy, hardworking family man” who was fatally injured after being hit by his work lorry.

Steve Bishop, 37, died following a collision with a bin lorry at around 9.05am on Friday.

In a statement his fiancé said: “Steve was a wonderful fiancé, father, son, and friend to us all.

“Words will never express how much he will be missed.

“Steve always put others first. He never failed to help anyone. He was the life and soul of the party.

“Our home is empty without him. He was a true happy, hardworking family man with a heart of gold.

“His life will go on within our three young boys. Goodnight my beautiful angel.

“I love you so much, Nickie”

Four police cars, an ambulance and air ambulance rushed to the scene in Osea Way, Chelmsford where witnesses reportedly said the victim's colleagues tried to give him CPR.

Residents, rushed out of their homes to help the man but sadly, he died at the scene.