Tell-tale sign could lead to suspect in hit-and-run death of dog walker

A ‘noticeably damaged’ car could hold a vital clue in the hit-and-run death of a dog walker 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, that evening.

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

Now police are searching for the male driver of a blue car that was travelling northbound and has 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: ‘Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a car in the village of Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire. The car left the scene, and officers are now searching for the driver.

‘Police are particularly interested in speaking to the male driver of a blue coloured vehicle that has noticeable damage to it.

‘Sadly, a man has died as a result of his injuries. Family liaison officers are supporting his family.

‘The collision happened near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel somewhere between 6.45 pm and 7.45 pm on Monday, December 23, 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.

‘They 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.

‘The road is currently closed and is likely to remain closed for some time while enquiries continue.

‘Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police.’

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