Tragic Van Crash on Ningwood Hill Claims Newport Man’s Life
Officers rushed to the scene at 1.22am on Saturday, 23 July after a single-vehicle van smash on the A3054, Ningwood Hill.
Matej Gruber, 45, from Newport, was behind the wheel. He suffered serious injuries and sadly died.
Family Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Skilled Carpenter and Devoted Dad
Matej’s family remember him as an “incredibly talented carpenter who specialised in shepherd’s huts.”
“He was a devoted dad to Jessica Gruber and partner to Trudy Waughman. He will be sadly missed by both and by all his friends.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses as Crash Probe Continues
Enquiries are ongoing to uncover exactly what caused the crash. Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Contact police on 101 or report online quoting incident number 44220295763.
