Courier Driver Critical After Being Hit by Own Van
The vehicle was stolen while the man was delivering parcels in Cardiff
A 54-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision near Cathays High School in Cardiff yesterday.
Police say it happened after his delivery van was stolen from nearby Laytonia Avenue.
Officers say the vehicle collided with the owner who was carried for a considerable distance until it came to a halt on North Road.
A 39-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell from South Wales Police said: “At 12.49m yesterday, South Wales Police received a report of a driver failing to stop at a road traffic collision on North Road, Cardiff.
“We can now confirm that the van was a delivery vehicle stolen from nearby Laytonia Avenue while the victim was delivering parcels in the street.
“During the theft, it is believed the van collided with the owner who has then been carried by the vehicle for a considerable distance until it came to a halt on North Road.
“This is a shocking incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family who continue to be supported by specialist officers.”
North Road reopened at around 9.30pm last night. Motorists and the local community are thanked for their patience and understanding while essential examinations were conducted. House to house and CCTV enquiries are continuing.
“I would like to thank everyone who stopped to try to help the victim, and those who have contacted us so far with crucial information. While one man has been arrested, we are still very much appealing for information and witnesses,” added DCI Powell.
“In particular, we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has footage of a white Renault Trafic van being driven in the area of Laytonia Avenue and North Road between 12.45pm and 12.50pm.