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The wife of a motorcyclist who died in a crash in Machen earlier this month has said his death has left a “great void”.
Ian Edwards, 50, from the Caerphilly area was killed in a collision with a car while riding his motorbike in Ty Canol Lane, Machen, on Wednesday, September 15 at around 9.25am.
Mr Edwards was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor from the Welsh Air Ambulance.
His wife, Adele, has issued the below tribute on behalf of her family through Gwent Police – and has praised the emergency services for the response.
She said: “Ian’s death has left a great void in our lives; he has left a huge mark on us all and he will never be forgotten.
“Words cannot describe our gratitude at the gestures and messages of support that we have received so far since Ian’s death. We would like to thank everyone for their kindness at this saddest of times for our family.
“We would like thank the emergency services – the Wales Air Ambulance, the first responders from the Welsh Ambulance Service and the police officers – and anyone else who did what they could to help in trying to save Ian.
“Our family is still continuing to the process these events, so we would kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time.”
Police are asking anyone who was in the Ty Canol Lane area of Machen between 9am and 9.30am to get in touch with them in an appeal for witnesses.