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Gintaras Zelanius' family pay tribute after Swansea road death | Gintaras Zelanius' family pay tribute after Swansea road death |
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The family of a musician who died after being found lying hurt on a road in Swansea have paid tribute to a "talented and creative person". | |
Gintaras Zelanius, 35 and originally from Lithuania, died in hospital on Sunday. | |
He was found on Sunday morning on the northbound A4118 Dyfatty Street. A driver was arrested in connection with the incident. | |
Mr Zelanius had a music diploma and played drums and guitar in a band. | |
His family said he was a "talented and creative person and used music to express himself". | His family said he was a "talented and creative person and used music to express himself". |
His brother, Vidas Zelenius Cooling, and brother-in-law, Nick Cooling said he was a "much loved brother, son uncle, and friend". | His brother, Vidas Zelenius Cooling, and brother-in-law, Nick Cooling said he was a "much loved brother, son uncle, and friend". |
"He will be sadly missed by all who knew him," they added. | "He will be sadly missed by all who knew him," they added. |
Mr Zelanius, who lived in Waun Wen, arrived in the UK from his native Lithuania in 2006, during which time he travelled extensively. He had extended family in Devon. | |
In July 2012 he graduated from Gower College, Swansea with a diploma in music technology. | In July 2012 he graduated from Gower College, Swansea with a diploma in music technology. |
He died in Morriston Hospital. | |
A 68-year-old woman who was driving a silver Audi estate has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. | A 68-year-old woman who was driving a silver Audi estate has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. |
South Wales Police are appealing to anyone who was travelling along Dyfatty Street between 05:00-05:35 GMT on Sunday to get in touch. | South Wales Police are appealing to anyone who was travelling along Dyfatty Street between 05:00-05:35 GMT on Sunday to get in touch. |
The force asked for people with information to call the roads policing unit on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | The force asked for people with information to call the roads policing unit on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |