The man who died following the road traffic collision in Magor Road, Newport at around 3am on Saturday 15 April can now be named as Daniel Wright, from Newport.
Officers attended a road traffic collision in Magor Road, Newport at around 3am on Saturday 15 April.
The driver, a 19-year-old man from Newport, was taken University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff where he later sadly died.
He can now be named as Daniel Wright.
His family have issued the following tribute to him:
“Dan was a wonderful son, grandson, brother and nephew who was so loved by everyone who knew him.
“He was a hardworking, friendly and kind boy that had so much life ahead of him.
“We are so proud to have been his parents and there are no words to describe our pain knowing we will never see his beautiful face again.
“As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services and the staff at the University Hospital of Wales for everything you did for Dan and us, we will be forever grateful for the time you gave us with him.”
His next of kin continue to receive support from specialist officers.
The passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Newport, who was also taken to hospital has since been released after sustaining life changing injuries.
