The family of a young dad who died on the M4 have shared an important message.
Richard Pring, from Llanharry in Wales, died as a pedestrian on the motorway on Saturday (February 13).
Police were called to the incident between junctions 34 Miskin and 35 Pencoed at around 5.45am.
Richard, 34, has been described as a man who would "help anyone" and "never failed to get you laughing", Wales Online reports.
His family have released a statement, paying tribute to him and stressing the importance of speaking about men's mental health and getting help if you need it.
It reads: "As a close family we are truly devastated at the massive loss we have experienced in losing Richard. Our lives will never be the same, and nor would we want them to. Richard was a son, a father, a fiance, a brother and a friend.
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“He was a massive presence that never failed to get you laughing. He would help anyone. But it is often those who help others who also need the help most.
“Mental health amongst men is often a taboo subject. It's usually overlooked and underplayed. Swept under the rug. Please, if you or anyone you know needs help, seek it out.
“The family would also like to thank everyone in our small, but close community, for their kind words and support at this time. It is okay not to be okay.”
Sergeant Huw O’Connell, from South Wales Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, issued an appeal for information.
He said: "It is important that we hear from anyone who was travelling in either direction between J34-35 on M4 between 5.35am and 5.50am on Saturday and who has not yet contacted us.
“In particular we want to hear from anyone who travelled in the area and may have dash camera footage”
Anyone who can help is asked to call South Wales Police on 101 or email publicservicecentre@south-wales.pnn.police.uk and quote occurrence number 2100051765.
