TRIBUTES TO MAN WHO DIED AFTER CAR HIT LIGHTS
A PEDESTRIAN who died after a car crashed into traffic lights has been described by his family as “a funloving character”.
Gerald Macey, 55, died after the crash which happened at about 4.16pm on Gorseinon’s High Street in Swansea on Friday.
A 21-year-old man, who was driving a dark coloured BMW 5 series, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has now been released on bail pending further inquiries.
In a tribute, Mr Macey’s family described him as a “much-loved and cherished husband, father, bampy, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle.”
Mr Macey’s wife Jackie died 12 years ago and his family said that since then he had “dedicated his life” to his children Melanie and Sean and his grandson.
They said: “Nobody ever had a bad word to say about him.
“He was a fun-loving character, always busy and ‘on the go’ and would literally never sit down.”
They said he was born and bred in Gorseinon and called him a “film fanatic” who already had the latest DVDs in his collection.
Mr Macey was retired, having previously worked in the construction and coal mining industries.
High Street was closed for six hours on Friday while investigation work was carried out.
South Wales Police thanked people for their patience and understanding. They asked that anyone who has not yet come forward who can provide information regarding the driving of the vehicle at the time of the crash or prior to it, to call them on 101 quoting reference number 1700111007.