Fatal road traffic collision: Victim named

The man who died following a road traffic collision which happened on the A4055 between Barry and Dinas Powys in the early hours of Sunday July 14 has been named as Connor Ockerby, 20, from Barry.

His family has issued the following tribute:

“Our lovely boy Connor tragically passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning. He was adored by us – his Mum, Dad, and his brother Dean, his girlfriend Courtney, his Auntie Karen and Uncle Neil, Uncles Richard, David and Michelle and family.  He was loved by all of our extended family, his many friends, who all played a massive part in his life, and everyone who knew him. 

“We are absolutely devastated to lose our beautiful boy. It is something we will never get over, and his death will leave a huge void in all of our lives and those of his many friends. 

“We would ask for privacy at this time, while we try to deal with our loss, and would ask people not to speculate about the accident while the investigation is going on.”

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the collision which involved a grey Ford Fiesta and which happened at around 3.50am on Sunday morning (July 14).

Officers want to hear from any witnesses to the collision, anyone with any dash-cam footage or anyone who saw the manner in which the car was being driven prior to the collision to contact them quoting reference 2400233554.

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