Richard Pring, from Llanharry, suffered fatal injuries while being a pedestrian on the M4 motorway in the early hours of Saturday, February 13 morning. Family of the 34 year-old father have urged people to seek help for their mental health.
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The incident happened at around 0545 on the between junctions 34 Miskin and 35 Pencoed.
Mr Pring’s family said he was a dad, son, fiance, brother and friend. They issued a statement through police in which they said mental health amongst men was too often a “taboo subject”.
“it is often those who help others who also need the help most”.
They said: “As a close family we are truly devastated at the massive loss we have experienced in losing Richard. Our lives will never be the same, and nor would we want them to. Richard was a son, a father, a fiance, a brother and a friend.
“He was a massive presence that never failed to get you laughing. He would help anyone. But it is often those who help others who also need the help most.
“Mental health amongst men is often a taboo subject. It’s usually overlooked and underplayed. Swept under the rug. Please, if you or anyone you know needs help, seek it out.
“The family would also like to thank everyone in our small, but close community, for their kind words and support at this time. It is okay not to be okay.”
Police issued details of charities that can help including Mind who can be contacted on 0300 123 3393 or email [email protected], or send a text to 86463.
South Wales Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, released a statement: “It is important that we hear from anyone who was travelling in either direction between J34-35 on M4 between 5.35am and 5.50am on Saturday and who has not yet contacted us.
“In particular we want to hear from anyone who travelled in the area and may have dash camera footage”
Anyone who can help please contact South Wales Police on 101 or email [email protected] and quote occurrence number 2100051765.