TRIBUTES have been paid to a pensioner who died in a crash in Gwynedd.

Eric Bergqvist, 74, who was local to the Gyrn Goch area, was pronounced dead at the scene following a collision which involved a Blue Kia Sportage. The incident happened on the A499 near Gyrn Goch on February 19.

In a statement, the family paid tribute to the father, grandad, partner, family member and friend.

They said: "Eric was an amazing treasure to have in your life and everyone is deeply shocked by his sudden loss.

"His grandchildren cannot imagine never being able to see their beloved Taid again and his partner Gretta says he was her anchor and she doesn't know what she will do without him."

Daughter Sherrin said: "My brothers and I are completely devastated. He was my best friend and inspiration. None of our lives will ever be complete again.”

The investigation into the cause of the crash is underway and officers continue to appeal for witnesses or anybody who may have been travelling between Gyrn Goch and Trefor on Friday evening and who may have dash cam footage to contact them.

Anybody with information is urged to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 or via the live web chat quoting reference 21000110023.