Police arrest man in relation with hit-and-run death of father before Christmas

Police have arrested a 27-year-old man after a dog walker was killed in a hit-and-run in Wales on Monday night.

Described as a ‘lovely guy’ with two young kids, Aaron Jones, 38, was walking his dog in the village of Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire when he was killed.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the man was detained on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision.

Sometime between 6.45 pm and 7.45 pm, Aaron was near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel, when a car hit him and left him for dead.

Police had been searching for a blue car that was travelling northbound and sustained noticeable damage.

Just 730 people live in Llampumsaint, and Aaron’s ‘tragic’ death has left a mark, according to councillor Bryan Davies who said the village is now ‘so quiet’.

One local said: ‘We just can’t believe this has happened. Two young children will now be without their dad for Christmas.’

A police spokesperson said: ‘The family of the man who died in the collision continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

‘They have asked for privacy at this difficult time. The force would like to thank everyone who responded to their appeal with information.’

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