Dad, 30, killed in crash leaving behind four-year-old daughter and partner

Tributes have been paid to a devoted dad who died in a crash on his way to meet his loved ones. Dave Langford was en route to be with partner Karla, four-year-old daughter Leela, and other family members.

Mr Langford, 30 and a motorcyclist, died at the scene of a crash involving a VW Transporter van between the villages of Llangernyw and Llanfair Talhaiarn in Conwy on Saturday. His family were waiting for them to join him for an afternoon together when they were told the heartbreaking news.

A fundraising page has now been set up by friends and family to help support his young daughter and partner. Those behind it are also appealing for any witnesses to the crash to speak to police.

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Sister-in-law Cherie Jones said: "What was a journey home to his family turned into the worst day of their lives leaving behind his beautiful four-year-old daughter and loving partner. He was taken too soon. His partner is grief-stricken and his daughter is struggling to understand what has happened."

Paying tribute she added: "Dave wasn't just a great guy – he was the life of the party, the one who could turn a frown upside down with his contagious laughter and caring nature. His daughter was his world and the love he had for her was in every hug and every silly joke they shared.

"Dave deserves the best send-off and his family are burdened not just with their loss but life after. Everyone was been so kind and we have been overwhelmed by the amount of support there has been.

"I just want to say to them thank you for being a part of Dave's story, for embracing his laughter, his kindness, and his love. Together we'll keep his memory alive in our hearts, forever grateful for the time we had with him." The fundraising page can be found here.

Tributes posted on the page include: "What a beautiful person! So glad i got to make some amazing memories with you! Forever in our hearts. Fly high Dave."

Another said: "Dave was a part of our friendship group as kids he was such a lovely person and I can see he grew into a loving father and partner. I'm so sorry this has happened to your family .Thinking of you all."

The family are also keen to repeat North Wales Police's appeal for information following the crash that involved KTM Duke 125cc Motorcycle and black VW Transporter van. It happened at 2.35pm on Saturday, May 11. Police were alerted by the ambulance service to the incident.

The crash occurred on the A548 at a junction leading to an unclassified road known as Waterloo Hill between the villages of Llangernyw and Llanfair Talhaiarn. Investigations are under way and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or were in the area at the time and have dash cam footage to come forward.

Sergeant Emlyn Hughes said: “Sadly we are investigating a fatal road traffic collision and would urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has information to contact me or my colleagues at the serious collision investigation unit on 101 quoting reference number 24000430066.”

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