Tristan 'Ed' Jones (Image: Gwent Police)
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The family of a 52-year-old Cardiff man who died following a collision in the Caerphilly county borough area have described him as someone who “made life brighter and a lot more interesting simply by being in it.”
Tristan ‘Ed’ Jones was one of two men taken to hospital after a single car collision on Fochriw Road at around 4.40pm on Sunday 29 March. He later died in hospital as a result of his injuries.
A 24-year-old man, also from Cardiff, was discharged from hospital and continues with his recovery.
Tribute
Ed’s family have since released the following tribute:
“Ed was the type of person who made life brighter and a lot more interesting simply by being in it. He was a creative and talented man with many gifts, but his greatest was his ability to make people laugh.
“Ed had a rare spark that allowed him to make friends wherever he went. He brought people together effortlessly, often through his love of music, a shared drink, and those uncontrollable laughs that only he could create.
“He cared deeply about the people in his life and showed that love not through big speeches, but through his presence and his perfectly timed comments that only Ed could ever get away with.
“At work, Ed will be remembered as the problem solver – the one who thrived on a challenge and took great pride in the projects he built alongside his team.
“Ed found in his partner, Lucy, someone to share countless adventures with. Their relationship was built on love, laughter, support and the quiet moments that mattered most.
“Ed was a proud father, and his love for his son was something he carried in everything he did. Above all else, Ed’s spirit, humour and strength will continue to live on in those who knew him.
“Remember Ed with laughter. Remember him through his music, his stories, and in those small moments when you think, ‘Ed would have loved this’—because he most certainly would.”
Witness appeal
Gwent Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who was travelling along Fochriw Road between 4.20pm and 5pm on Sunday 29 March to come forward.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a grey Honda Civic Type R in the surrounding area before the collision, as they may hold information vital to the investigation.
Anyone with details is asked to contact Gwent Police on 101, via the force’s website, or by sending a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2600096765.
