The family of missing Mike Lynch’s co-defendant in his US fraud trial have paid tribute to their “much-loved husband, father, son, brother and friend” after he was struck by a car as he ran along a rural Cambridgeshire road. The family of Stephen Chamberlain, 52, issued an emotional tribute following his death after being hit by a car in Stretham, Cambridgeshire on Saturday. His family said: “Steve was a much-loved husband, father, son, brother and friend.

“He was an amazing individual whose only goal in life was to help others in any way possible. “He made a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. “He will be deeply missed but forever in the hearts of his loved ones.

” For latest updates on the sunken yacht, follow our live blog by clicking here . Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a pedestrian and a blue Vauxhall Corsa on the A1123 Newmarket Road in Stretham. The driver of the car, a 49-year-old woman from Haddenham, remained at the scene by the Great River Ouse and is assisting with enquiries.

Stephen Chamberlain, Autonomy ‘s former vice president of finance, who worked alongside chief executive Mr Lynch , was killed after being hit by a vehicle while out running his lawyer, Gary Lincenberg said. Paying tribute Mr Lincenberg said: “He was a courageous man with unparalleled integrity. We deeply miss him.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name .