Motorist killed in fatal Fforestfach collision named

The motorist who died after the Vauxhall Insignia he was driving was involved in a single vehicle collision in Fforestfach, Swansea has been named.

He is Christopher Montenegro, 36, from Fforestfach.

Christopher’s wife has paid tribute to him, saying: “Chris, known to most people as ‘Monty’, was my husband, my best friend and my soul mate.

“I cannot tell you how much of an amazing and brilliant person he was. 

“He was a son, brother, and most of all father to our two beautiful children and life will never be the same without him.

“He had so many friends and people around that loved him. His passions were his running and hiking and he was such a fit man.  He was my rock and the person I turned to as he just always knew what to do.

“I will somehow have to find the strength to continue on without him. 

“Finally, as a family we would like to pass our heartfelt thanks to all the emergency services who attended the scene and tried to help.”

South Wales Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision which happened at around 3.50am on Sunday 1st August 2021, at the junction of Kingsway and Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, Swansea.

In a statement, a spokesperson from South Wales Police said: “We are keen to speak to any witnesses that may have travelled through the area in the minutes after the collision, or witnesses to the manner of driving of a black Vauxhall Insignia.”

“If anyone was a witness, or has dash cam footage that may assist the investigation, please contact us.”

South Wales Police can be contacted online, by emailing SWP101@south-wales.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting reference number 2100269726