A BRITISH tourist was killed by a car after he reportedly posed for selfies on the central reservation of a motorway in Germany.

The Sun reports Dean Steele, 22, died instantly as he was struck on the A24 autobahn in Gudow in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein on Saturday night.

The Celtic FC fan, from Lanarkshire, Scotland, had watched his side’s 5-1 win over the Rangers in the pub with two pals that day, reported the Scottish Sun.

Police said Dean died instantly when he was struck by a Audi A6. His two friends were unhurt but received treatment for shock.

According to media reports, the men appeared on the central crash barrier separating the lanes of the A24 and began taking pictures of themselves as vehicles sped past.

“They were over to celebrate one of the guy’s birthdays,” a friend said.

“They had been out watching the Celtic game and had a few drinks to celebrate.

“They [Dean’s friends] are just devastated, this will scar them for life.”

The Audi A6 that struck Dean was driven by a 73-year-old man from the nearby town of Lauenburg.

Grieving family and friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dean after hearing the news.

“I’m going to miss him like crazy,” sister Erin said in a heartfelt tribute.

“I know we fought like cat and dog but that’s what siblings do.

“I’m going to miss him so much. Love you big bro.”

His cousin Abigail Steele wrote: “Absolutely devastated rest in peace Dean cuz love you always till I see you again.”

Pal Joseph Cheney posted a snap and wrote: “Absolutely lost for words. Cant believe this. One of the boys, one of my best mates has passed away.

“So many great nights out and memories of you absolutely gutted man love ye ‘banjo’.”

A Just Giving page has been set up to help the family with funeral costs and returning his body to Scotland.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission.