Van driver killed in crash well loved, say family

Image caption, Darran Medd's family say he was "tragically taken far too soon"

The family of a man who died in a crash say he was 鈥渨ell loved and will be missed deeply by all鈥 .

Emergency services were called to the crash involving a white Ford Transit van on the A472, near Tredomen, Caerphilly county, at about 14:20 BST on 6 June.

Darran Medd, 56, from Merthyr Tydfil, died at the scene.

Gwent Police are appealing for any motorists who were travelling on the A472 at the time to contact them.

In a tribute, his family said: "Our loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Darran was tragically taken from us far too soon.

"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.鈥

They added a thanks for the emergency services and members of the public for their efforts after the crash.

His next of kin are receiving support from specialist officers, Gwent Police said.