Police Name Teens Killed in Crash
Families pay tribute to Ben Rogers and Kaitlyn Davies, both aged 19
Last updated 10th Jun 2022
The two people who died in a crash in Swansea on Tuesday (May 31) have been named and their families have paid tribute to them.
Kaitlyn Davies, 19, was from Blaenymaes, Swansea. Her family said: “Kaitlyn our bright, bubbly, kind, caring girl, your smile was brighter than the sun and lit up every room you entered.
“To say we are devastated doesn’t come close, you were so loved by everyone you met. We were there for your entire life and now the memories we made will have to last us the rest of ours.
"We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we have been shown but now ask that our privacy be respected.”
Ben Rogers, 19, was from Bonymaen, Swansea. His family said: “Ben was an amazing, clever, chatty and witty young man. He always had smile on his face which always lit up the room when he entered.
“He was such a loving caring person who had time to talk to anyone who’d listen which explains why he had so many friends.
“He would always offer support to anyone who needed it. It would be fair to say he lived life flat out and squeezed every ounce of enjoyment out of it that was possible.
“The loss of Ben has had a profound effect on us all and if we’re honest, we are all still numb with shock as the gravity of what has happened hasn’t truly sunk in.
“Ben was our son, and he was deeply loved by all the family and will be missed beyond any words could express. A piece of all our hearts is broken but we will do our best to keep his memory alive forever.
“We would like to thank everyone for all their kind words of love and support which are all gratefully received.
“Finally, we’d like to thank all the emergency services and members of public at scene who did their very best under what must have been difficult circumstances.”
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the collision which occurred at 11.15pm on Tuesday May 31 at Northway Garage, Bishopston, Swansea.
The single vehicle collision involved a red Alfa Romeo Mito containing four occupants.
The road was closed for a number of hours whilst investigation work was carried out.
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet come forward, or from anyone who saw the manner in which red Alfa Romeo was being driven prior to the incident and from anyone with dash cam footage.
Please contact South Wales Police quoting 2200182514.