Man dies in A472 crash near Crumlin, Wales

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 15:25 · Archive

Craig Assirati, 43, a passenger in an Audi A5, died in a collision on the A472 near Crumlin on Saturday, October 24.

Craig Assirati, 43, a passenger in a black Audi A5, died when it collided with a black Volkswagen ID5 on the A472 Hafod-yr-Ynys Road near Crumlin on Saturday, October 24, at around 6.15pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

His family paid tribute to him as a 'weird and wonderful human' and the 'life and soul of every party'. His wife Eloise described him as her 'soul mate and best friend'. His children Chelsea and Kai said he taught them 'to enjoy life to the max' and was not just their dad but their 'best friend'. His parents Cherie and Ken called him their 'first born' and said they missed and loved him 'more than anything'.

The family noted his passion for motorcycles, quads and cars, and his love of holidays and adventures. They described him as 'a genuine, caring and kind soul' who 'would be there for anyone who needed it'.

Gwent Police continue to support the family and are appealing for information to help with their investigation into the crash.

How it is being reported

• 'Genuine, caring and kind' dad dies in crashThe family of the 43-year-old have called him 'our very own Peter Pan'WalesOnline · 29 Oct, 14:45
• Family’s heartbreaking ‘Peter Pan’ tribute to dad after fatal crashA man who died in a crash on the A472 has been named as Craig Assirati, with his family describing him as "our very own Peter Pan."South Wales Argus · 29 Oct, 14:06

In this story: Craig Assirati · A472 · Crumlin · Gwent Police

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