Police investigate fatal RTC in Llampumsaint

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a car in the village of Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire. The car left the scene, and officers are now searching for the driver.

Police are particularly interested in speaking to the male driver of a blue coloured vehicle that has noticeable damage to it.

Sadly, a man has died as a result of his injuries. Family liaison officers are supporting his family.

The collision happened near to Caer Salem Baptist Chapel at somewhere between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Monday, 23 December as the man was walking his dog.

Officers have established that the vehicle involved was travelling northbound through Llanpumsaint at the time of the collision.

They are appealing for the driver, and anyone with information about the incident, to come forward – particularly anyone in the area around the relevant times with dashcam footage.

The road is currently closed and is likely to remain closed for some time while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either through a direct message on social media, online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.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.

Quote reference: DP-20241223-290.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.