Tribute to man, 75, who died in sports car crash

A man who died when his sports car crashed with two other vehicles has been described as well-known and loved in his home town.

Graham Crowley, 75, died at the scene of the the collision on Thursday on Cocker Avenue in Cwmbran, Torfaen.

The crash involved Mr Crowley’s blue Caterham Seven – a lightweight open-topped sports car – a blue Hyundai Tucson and a Ford transit van.

“Graham lived in Cwmbran for nearly 50 years and was a well-known and well-loved part of the town,” his family said in a tribute released by Gwent Police.

“We are very shocked and saddened by his sudden death but take comfort in the fact that he was in his beloved car when he passed,” they added.

Gwent Police said inquiries into the collision were ongoing and asked for anyone who may have witnessed it to get in touch.