Fatal road traffic collision – Llantwit Major: family tribute

The man who died following a road traffic collision which happened at around 7.25pm on Tuesday, June 25, on the B4265, Llantwit Major, has been named as Jason Parker, 42, from Bridgend.

Mr Parker’s family has provided the following tribute:

“Ceri and Evan Parker sadly announce the passing of their beloved husband and father, Jason Parker, aged 42 years, who was involved in a fatal accident on the evening of Tuesday 25^th June 2024 in the Llantwit Major area. 

“Ceri and Evan are conscious of the distress to his dear friends and fellow riders who were with Jason at the time of this tragic incident.

“Jason was a loving husband and a wonderful father to Evan, Amy, Casey and Ellie and a loving grandfather to Ruben.

“Ceri would further like to give mention to all of Evan’s friends and their parents from Brynteg Comprehensive School and Bridgend Sports RFC who have collectively supported them at this emotionally difficult time.

“Ceri would like to also thank all members of the Emergency Services who attended the incident on the evening, as well as South Wales Police Family Liaison Officers and the wider public for all their support and kind messages.”

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the collision which involved a single green/black Aprilia motorcycle which was travelling towards St Athan. 

We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any CCTV footage of the incident or the manner in which the motorcycle was being driven prior to the collision to contact us, with reference 2400210628.

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