Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run in Carmarthenshire

Arrest after man killed in hit-and-run in Carmarthenshire
Family photo Aaron Jones with dark hair and glasses smiling at the camera. He is standing in front of a bushesFamily photo

Aaron Jones was killed in a hit-and-run incident while walking his dog

A 27-year-old man has been arrested after another man was killed in a hit-and-run while walking his dog.

The victim, who has been named as 38-year-old Aaron Jones, of Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire, was hit by a car near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel between 18:45 GMT and 19:45 on Monday.

Dyfed-Powys Police have arrested a man on on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

He has also been arrested on suspicion on failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision.

Road near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel. The chapel is visible and trees are in the background. Police tape is also visible across a driveway.

Aaron Jones was hit at about 18:45 GMT on Monday near the Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Carmarthenshire

Officers have said they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident following a manhunt.

They added that road remained closed and residents would see an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues.

The force said it was still appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch.

Councillor Bryan Davies, who represents the village on Carmarthenshire county council described Mr Jones as being in his 30s with two small children.

He said the community was in mourning and described the death as “tragic”.

Llanpumsaint Park posted on Facebook it has cancelled its Santa Parade and extended its “deepest sympathies” to the family and community.

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