Tributes paid to man killed in lamp-post crash
David Jones was described as a "devoted family man" in a tribute
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Tributes have been paid to a 75-year-old man who died after his car crashed into a lamp-post.
South Wales Police were called to Cemetery Road, Trecynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 14:45 BST on Monday.
The man has been named as father-of-two David Jones, who was from the village.听
His family said he was a "devoted family man" who spent many holidays with his brothers.
In a statement, they added: 鈥淗e was quick witted and had a biting sense of humour.
"He would say it as it was and made everyone laugh who met him and had a heart of gold.
鈥淗e was loved by everyone that he met, he was loyal, supportive, friendly and generous."
Police said Mr Jones was was driving a white Ford Kuga when it left the road and crashed into the lamp-post.
He died from his injuries.
Officers are appealing for information about the crash, including eyewitness or dashcam footage.