Family tribute to Swansea grandfather killed in car crash

Dean Heaven was a "much loved father, brother, grandfather and uncle"

A family have paid tribute to a "much loved" grandfather who was killed in a car crash.

Dean Heaven, 46, has been described as a "funny character who would make anyone laugh" after he died following a crash at a road junction in Swansea.

Mr Heaven, of Mayhill in Swansea, was killed in the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning while another man suffered life-threatening injuries.

"To have lost Dean is heartbreaking for us," his family said in a statement.

The crash happened at the junction of Graiglwyd Road and Townhill Road in Townhill

"His life was far too brief. He was a funny character who would make anyone he met laugh and once you met him he is a person you would never forget. He will be greatly missed."

South Wales Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone who has any information to contact officers.