Cardiff crash: Major update on smash that killed three pals as man arrested
A MAN was arrested for driving dangerously in the hours leading up to a fatal crash that killed three pals.
The 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on the M4 at around 10pm on 3 March.
South Wales said that the arrest was "part of the investigation" into the deadly smash involving the white Volkswagen Tiguan in near Newport, on March 4.
While the arrest is not in relation to the fatal crash itself, detectives said the same car was involved in both incidents.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies of South Wales Police said: "The arrest was made as a result of evidence identified by officers investigating the fatal collision and involves the same vehicle."
The 32-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on the M4 at around 10pm on the evening before the smash.
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He was later bailed pending further investigation.
The horror crash claimed the lives of Rafel Jeanne, who was driving at the time, as well as Darcy Ross and Eve Smith.
Two of their pals were seriously injured in the smash and rushed to hospital, but they have now been discharged.
One of the survivors recently spoke out in memory of her "besties", while her mum slammed police, saying that if they had been quicker some of the passengers may have lived.
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The wreckage of the car sat by the road for almost two days before it was discovered.
Meanwhile, haunting CCTV footage shows the car the group were in just hours earlier.
Cops confirmed that the families of the three youngsters who lost their lives have been informed of the man's arrest.
Detective Chief Davies said: "Our detailed investigation is continuing which will enable us to provide the facts of what happened during the early hours of Saturday March 4.
"Our thoughts continue to be with the families and all those affected by this tragic incident."
