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Wednesday
04  June

Two arrested after man dies in Friday smash

 
10/10/2022 @ 11:58

 

Dyfed-Powys Police have arrested two drivers following the tragic death of a 79-year-old man in a traffic accident near Welshpool on Friday afternoon.

The pair are suspected of causing death by dangerous driving following the collision on the A458, between Welshpool and Llanfair Caereinion, at around 4.10pm.

The road was closed overnight and police say it involved a Grey Mazda 6, a Black BMW X5, and a Blue Peugeot 208.

“Sadly, the occupant of the blue Peugeot, a 79-year-old male, passed away at scene,” the police said in a statement this morning. “Next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.”

The road re-opened at 6.30am on Saturday and anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation or anyone who was travelling along the road at the relevant time with dashcam footage is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101. 

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Please quote reference: DP-20221007-275.