‘Well loved’ 56-year-old van driver killed in crash
A van driver who died in a crash in Ystrad Mynach last week has been described as a "loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend." Gwent Police[1] received a report of a road traffic collision on the A472[2] at around 2.20pm on Tuesday, June 6.
Officers attended along with personnel from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Wales Air Ambulance and Welsh Ambulance Service. The collision involved a white Ford Transit van and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
He was later named as Darran Medd, 56, from Merthyr Tydfil. His next of kin are aware and are receiving support from specialist officers. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here[3].
Darran's family have now released a tribute to him via police, describing him as "well-loved" and someone who "will be missed deeply."
“Our loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Darran was tragically taken from us far too soon," it read. "As a family we have received an outpouring of kindness and supportive words to which we are extremely grateful. Darran was well loved and will be missed deeply by all. We would like to thank the emergency services and members of the public for their efforts that day.”
Investigating officers want to speak to any motorists who were travelling on the A472 near Tredomen between 2.10pm and 2.20pm on Tuesday, June 6, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwent Police by calling 101, quoting log reference 2300185054, or sending a direct message on social media with information.
References
- ^ Gwent Police (www.walesonline.co.uk)
- ^ a report of a road traffic collision on the A472 (www.walesonline.co.uk)
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