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Man released on bail after dog walker killed in collision

Aaron Jones died in a collision with a car while out walking with his dog near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Carmathenshire on Monday.

George Thompson
Friday 27 December 2024 14:04 GMT
Aaron Jones had been walking his dog (Family handout/PA)
Aaron Jones had been walking his dog (Family handout/PA)

A man has been released on bail after a dog walker was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Wales.

Dyfed-Powys Police said they are continuing to investigate a fatal incident in Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire.

A 27-year-oldĀ  man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision, has now been released on bail.

Aaron Jones, 38, died in a collision with a car while out walking with his dog near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel on Monday.

A police spokeswoman said: ā€œOne man, aged 27, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision, and failing to report a collision.

ā€œHe has been released on bail with conditions while our serious collision investigation and CSI teams continue their investigation.

ā€œThe family of Aaron Jones, who died in the collision, continue to be supported by specially trained officers. They have asked for privacy at this difficult time.ā€

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