Tributes paid to 56-year old killed in Hendy M4 collision

Dyfed Powys Police have named the man as Stephen Abbott, from the Gorslas area of Carmarthenshire.

His family has issued a statement to say: “Steve was a larger than life character who was well known locally and through his work with the Bar 44 group, for over 20 years in Cowbridge and latterly in Parador, Cardiff. Brought up in Porthcawl, he lived in the Bridgend area before moving to Carmarthenshire.

“All his family will miss him greatly, as will his friends and colleagues. His sudden death has left us heartbroken, and we ask that anyone who can help the police with their enquires please do so.”

Dyfed Powys Police say that one week on from the incident officers are continuing to conduct enquiries into what happened.

A spokesperson from Dyfed Powys Police said: “We are still appealing for information and can now share more about his movements in the lead-up to the collision, which we hope may bring forward new witnesses.

“It is known that Mr Abbott left his home address in the Gorslas area in his car, a blue/grey Kia Ceed, at around 9.45pm on Monday, 18 March. He travelled along the M4 (eastbound) and then through Hendy, Pontarddulais, and Pontlliw, before turning around and travelling back to Pont Abraham to re-join the M4 (eastbound), before colliding with a stationary lorry.

“If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch.”

(Lead image: Family photo / Dyfed Powys Police)

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