Tributes paid to man killed in A469 crash

A man who died following a collision on the A469, on Boxing Day has been named as 37-year-old Craig Walding from Nelson.

Officers attended a road traffic collision on the A469, between Llanbradach and Ystrad Mynach, at 8.30pm on Monday 26 December.

Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service who confirmed that a pedestrian, a 37-year-old man, had died at the scene. He can now be named as Craig Walding.

His family have issued the following tribute to him:

“It is with immense sadness that we as a family have to announce the loss of our beloved Craig.

“Craig was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend who was loved by so many.

“He was a true diamond who leaves such a deep hole in all our lives.

“Words cannot express the pain we are feeling, and we would like to thank everyone for the love and support we have received.”

His next of kin continue to receive support from specialist officers.

A 33-year-old man from the Herefordshire area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.