Newport: Family pays tribute to 'wonderful' and 'loved' 19-year-old who died in early morning crash

April 24, 2023

A family has paid tribute to a "wonderful" and "loved" 19-year-old who died in a crash in Newport over the weekend.

Daniel Wright died after the collision took place on Magor Road at around 3am on Saturday.

He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales hospital in Cardiff where he later died.

His family said in a statement that he was "hardworking, friendly and kind".

"Dan was a wonderful son, grandson, brother and nephew who was so loved by everyone who knew him," his family said.

"He was a hardworking, friendly and kind boy that had so much life ahead of him.

"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 parents added that they were "so proud to have been his parents" and there were "no words to describe our pain knowing we will never see his beautiful face again".

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His next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A 17-year-old boy from Newport who was a passenger in the car has been released from hospital having received "life changing injuries".

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