The family of an 84-year-old man who died after a road traffic collision in Swansea have paid tribute to him.
Gareth Evans, who was driving a silver Honda Jazz, died following the collision with a black Jaguar XF on Swansea Road, Gorseinon, at about 11.15am on Tuesday, February 23.
Mr Evans had been married to his wife Maureen for 58 years and they had a son. Kevin.
The family said: “He was a loving and caring husband, father and very proud grandfather of Matthew.
“He was ex-army who served his national service in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
“He loved sport, was a retired WRU referee and was always cheering on the Welsh rugby team, he would have been looking down and delighted with the result on Saturday."
Mr Evans was also a keen supporter of Swansea City FC for more than 70 years.
“He was delighted at the Swans getting to the Premier League and so proud the city and country became known across the world.
“He will be sorely missed and can never be replaced.”
South Wales Police is continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact 101, quoting occurrence 2100063986.
