Tragedy as dad-of-two killed in ‘hit and run’ crash while walking his dog – with man arrested

A DAD-of-two has been tragically killed in a “hit and run” crash while walking his dog, with a man arrested.

Aaron Jones, 38, died after the fatal collision in Carmarthenshire, Wales yesterday evening.

He had been walking his dog near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanpumsaint.

Dyfed-Powys Police have since confirmed a 27-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision.

Locals were left shocked by the horror incident, with one writing: “We just can’t believe this has happened. Two young children will now be without their dad for Christmas.”

Councillor Bryan Davies added that the village was “so quiet” following Aaron’s “tragic” death.

In an appeal, a spokesperson for the force said, before the arrest had been made: “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.

“We 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.@

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact the force directly on social media or call 101.