Dyfed-Powys Police said officers are seeking the driver and “noticeably damaged” car involved in a suspected hit-and-run that killed Aaron Jones in Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire
Silence has descended on a Welsh town just days before Christmas following the death of an “exceptionally well respected” local dog walker in a suspected hit-and-run, with one man arrested in connection with the incident.
Aaron Jones, 38, has been named locally as a man who was run over and killed in a suspected hit and run in a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, with tributes pouring forth for the man locals said “would help anyone”. Police said they have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision.
The property developer was reportedly walking his dog when he was hit by the car around 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Monday, leaving the village and the surrounding area in a state of shock on Christmas Eve. County Councillor Bryan Jones told Wales Live that he was “involved heavily” with the local community, and the village is notably quiet with his absence.
He said: “Aaron was exceptionally well respected in the village. He was involved heavily with the local park and was involved in many other local associations. He was popular and always had time for everybody. He was a hard working man who would help anyone. It was very quiet in the village this morning – the whole community is in mourning.”
“His family were waiting for him to come home last night from doing a daily thing, innocently walking his dog. The quietness of the village this morning said it all. We are all grieving for the loss of Aaron. Llanpumsaint is a very close-knit community. It’s the type of community that will do anything to help the family at this tragic time.”
“As a councillor I cannot put into words how I feel and how the community feels about what has happened. All our sympathies go to Aaron’s family and friends.” A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said in a statement that the service is supporting Mr Jones’ family, and that they have “asked for privacy”.
The 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.”
