Cyclist dies in crash between Hendy and Llannon

The 31-year-old died at the scene, with the driver of the car released under investigation following the incident yesterday afternoon (9 March)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 10th Mar 2024

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a serious crash on the B4306 between Hendy and Llannon.

It involved a cyclist and a car, with the 31 year old on the bike pronounced dead at the scene, when it happened on Saturday afternoon.

The driver has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision on the B4306 between Hendy and Llannon, which led to the death of a woman.

"The collision, between a cyclist and a car - a red Seat Ibiza - occurred at approximately 2pm on Saturday, 9 March.

"The red car had travelled along the B4306 from Pontyberem in the general direction of Hendy, while the cyclist was travelling towards the general direction of Llannon.

"Tragically, the 31-year-old cyclist died at the scene. Our thoughts are with her family, who are being supported by specialist officers.

"The Tirbarch Farm and Y Geibren stretch of the B4306 between Hendy and Llannon was closed overnight.

"The car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

"The investigation team is appealing for witnesses who may have information to get in touch. They are particularly keen to see dashcam, doorbell and CCTV footage of the red Seat Ibiza before the collision."

If you can help police with their investigation, you can call 101 or use their online portal - quoting reference DP-20240309-174.

You can also get in touch anonymously with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or visit their website.

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