Reader TTS

DAI ROBERTS FROM THE CARMARTHEN AREA DIED 13 YEARS AFTER HIS BROTHER WAS ALSO KILLED IN A RALLY CRASH. HE'S BEEN DESCRIBED AS A 'WINNER IN LIFE' WHO HAD A 'BIG, BIG

HEART' 10:53, 05 Jun 2025 Almost £150,000 has been raised for the family of “one of the best” who tragically died in a rally car during an event in Scotland. Dai Roberts, from

Carmarthenshire, was killed on Saturday, May 24, having been involved in a crash while taking part in the Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders. Emergency services were called to the crash

site that morning but Mr Roberts, who was 39, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was co-driver in the rally car, while the driver, James Williams, was taken to hospital with serious but

not life-threatening injuries. To make matters even more tragic for the Roberts family, Dai’s brother Gareth also died while rallying in Sicily 13 years ago. _Stay informed on Carms news by

signing up to __our newsletter here_. In the wake of Mr Roberts’ death last month, a fundraising page was set up in order to raise “as much as possible for the funeral and on-going support

for Dai’s wife and children”. Incredibly, more than £100,000 was raised to help Mr Roberts’ family in less than two days, while now, less than two weeks later, the total stands at £147,855.

Motorsport journalist Luke Barry wrote on the website Dirtfish: “It never, ever gets any easier. It never, ever feels fair. But for a family that has gone through so much pain, the

heartbreaking loss of Dai Roberts has been particularly tough to take. “The impact he made on the rallying community is immeasurable, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, professionalism

and, above all, kindness. Article continues below “Everybody has a story about him - each and every one unique and now so dearly cherished. But all underpinned by one common theme: Dai’s

big, big heart. Even when he didn’t have time to speak to you, he made time to speak to you. “The outpouring of emotion and online tributes since the heartbreaking news speak volumes. Dai

improved lives. Dai was a winner on the special stages, but more importantly a winner in life.” Other tributes paid to Mr Roberts since his death help paint a picture of the type of man he

was. Co-driver Rob Fagg said: “Dai as we walked back this morning (Saturday) from collecting our time cards, laughing and joking I didn’t ever expect that to be the last time. One of the

best in the seat, great friend in the sport over many, many years of competition. You will be missed by so many my friend.” Fellow Welsh rally driver Meirion Evans said: “It’s hard to know

what to say, something like this hits hard and it still feels a bit numb. But there aren’t many like Dai. “A proper co-driver, driver, decent footballer, all round competitor and one of the

most determined and strong people I have ever come across. My thoughts go out to the entire Roberts family.” Andy Davies, a British rally driver and close friend of Mr Roberts, said: “Still

struggling to process and acknowledge the reality of this. The world can be so damn cruel. “Never more than a phone call away, Dai stepped up when I needed it most. He always had the

answers. Someone I always had the utmost respect for, and someone I was lucky to call a friend. “A life lived, a mark left on the world for so many. We all have a story about Dai. I’ll look

back on the memories, and miss you so very much.” Article continues below If you would like to contribute to the fundraising page set up for Mr Roberts’ family, you can still do so here.

JOIN OUR WHATSAPP NEWS COMMUNITY HERE FOR THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS.