A FATHER-OF-TWO died the day before he was due to take his family to start a new life in Germany.

Michal Kayser, 33, suffered serious head and spinal injuries when he lost control of his Nissan Almera in Blackburn Road, Haslingden, and it crashed into a stone wall.

Mr Kayser was travelling from Accrington towards Rawtenstall when the crash happened at 6.30am on Sunday, July 23.

Mr Kayser never recovered from his injuries and died at Royal Preston Hospital on Friday.

In an emotional tribute Mr Kayser's family said: "Michal's heart has stopped beating but he will always stand beside us.

"Michal lost his fight for life and he will leave a big hole in all our lives. A book would not be a big enough space to write all that we feel. He was a loving family man that worked hard to provide for his family.

"He leaves behind a long-term partner and two beautiful little girls aged six and two. He will also never know his yet unborn new baby.

"This is a true tragedy in all the sense and it hurts us all terribly as Michal was going to start a new life taking his family to Germany. He should have left the day before he actually died in hospital. His family were due to follow on two weeks later.

"On the evening of his accident he was out celebrating his birthday and saying his last farewell's to his friends in England."

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the crash, which saw Blackburn Road closed for three hours.

Sgt Malcolm Bell said: "These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with Mr Kayser's family and friends at this time.

"We are continuing to appeal for information about the incident.

"We would urge anyone who was in the area and witnessed the collision to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 371 of July 23rd.