Appeal for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Cwmbran

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which took place in Cwmbran last night.

The collision, involving a pedestrian and a silver VW Golf, took place at the pedestrian crossing on Llywelyn Road near to the junction of Woodside Road shortly before 7pm, Friday November 27.

The pedestrian, a 72-year-old woman from Cwmbran, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where she later died from her injuries.

Her family are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 27-year-old man from Cwmbran was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, who has not yet spoken with officers, to get in contact. Any motorists who may have any dash-cam footage of Llywelyn Road near to the junction with Woodside Road at the time of the collision is also asked to contact us.

We would also appeal to businesses along Llywelyn Road to please check their CCTV at the time of the collision.

Anybody with any information can contact us on 101, quoting reference number 2000432427. You can also contact us via direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.