A MAN who was killed in a car crash in Port Talbot on October 1 has been named by South Wales Police.

Paul Watkins, 60, from Sandfields, was killed in a traffic collision shortly before 4.45pm on Friday, October 1.

The crash occurred between the Afan Way and Baglan Energy Park roundabouts on the A4241 Port Talbot.

Mr Watkins' family said: "Paul 'Walter' Watkins was a devoted family man and leaves behind his partner Suzanne Rose, his children Rebecca, Robert, Olivia and Ava, his parents Heather and Dennis, his brother Garry and sister Karen, his three grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.

"He was a much loved and respected motorcycle mechanic, and lifelong keen motorcyclist.

"He was a loyal and trusted employee of Mount Motorcycles where he worked for several years.

"Paul was 60 years old and born in Neath, he was bought up in the Skewen area where he was well known.

"Paul moved to the Sandfields area where he lived with his partner and two children.

"He has been described by friends as being inspirational and a legend, he was the best bike mechanic and friend you could ever wish for.

"He will forever be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

"There are no words to describe the loss our family are currently feeling and dealing with."

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The road was closed for several hours following the incident, and South Wales Police have thanked the public for their patience.

Police are investigating the incident and are appealing to any witnesses or anyone who has any dashcam footage of the collision to contact them quoting the reference 2100345582.

To contact South Wales Police visit their website here, contact them on Twitter or Facebook, email them at SWP101@south-wales.police.uk, or call them on 101.