In a tragic event just days before Christmas, 34-year-old Mathew Hardy, described as “gentle and kind”, lost his life in a crash near Porthmadog, Gwynedd. Mathew, from Pwllheli, sadly passed away at the scene following a collision between a car and a truck on December 20.
His grieving family remembers him as an incredible son, partner, brother, and friend, sharing that he was eagerly anticipating the arrival of a baby girl. Mathew had just moved into a new home and was looking forward to fatherhood.
In a heartfelt statement, the family shared: “Our lives have changed forever with the loss of Mathew. There are no words for the pain we feel. His gentle, calm, and kind nature was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. We appreciate everyone’s kindness and support, and ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
North Wales Police are investigating the crash and are seeking any witnesses, especially those with dashcam footage of the incident involving a VW Golf and an Isuzu recovery truck. If you have any information, please reach out to the authorities. Your assistance could be invaluable.
Let’s honour Mathew’s memory by spreading kindness in his name. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. 💔