Family pay tribute to ‘loving’ son killed by car

A 23-YEAR-OLD man killed after being hit by a car on the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road has been described by his family as a “caring, loving and passionate” son.

Lewis Popp, from Cefn Coed in Merthyr Tydfil, pictured, died in the incident which happened at about 6.10am on Sunday.

South Wales Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses.

In a statement, his family said he was the “life and soul”.

They said: “He could light up a room as soon as he walked in. Lewis, the most caring, loving and all round passionate individual, passionate about life and passionate about overcoming obstacles. Lewis wrestled adversity for most of his life but he fought it with his extravagant larger-thanlife personality.

“His heart and soul offered to everyone, he adored his family and adored his friends. Lewis will live forever in the hearts and thoughts of everybody who knew him. His mother, he cherished more than anything in the world.And Lewis, his mum cherished him.”

Officers were called to the scene on Sunday after receiving reports that a grey Ford Mondeo had collided with a man. The A465 was closed from Cefn to Dowlais Top for about four hours.

Anyone who travelled along the road between 5am and 6.10am or has information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 343756.