Police issue update after ‘beloved’ grandfather dies in Gwynedd crash

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a "beloved grandfather" who was hit by a van in Gwynedd. Geraint Jones died after being struck by a van on the A487 Caernarfon bypass near Bontnewydd at around 8.30pm on Sunday.[1][2] The road was shut in both directions while emergency services worked at the scene, however Mr Jones, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene.

North Wales Police have now confirmed a man has been arrested following the incident. A force spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation, pending further inquiries."

Following Mr Jones' tragic death, his devastated family released a tribute which said: "We are absolutely devastated at the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter[3] sent twice daily to your inbox "As a family, we would like to thank the emergency services and all others involved in trying to help Geraint on the night of Sunday, 9 November. "We would also like to thank everyone for the kind messages of love and support at this sad time.

Geraint leaves a wife, Mary, sons Richard and Patrick, and grandchildren Ella, Leo and Isaac." Sergeant Katie Davies from the force's Roads Policing Unit said: "I share my deepest condolences with the man's family at this incredibly difficult time. "I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact police.

I am also appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A487 prior to 8.30pm yesterday evening and saw a man walking along the bypass to contact us.

"Anybody with information that could assist with our investigations should contact police via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference C174462." Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community[4]

References

1. ^ Gwynedd (www.dailypost.co.uk)
2. ^ Bontnewydd at around 8.30pm on Sunday. (www.dailypost.co.uk)
3. ^ Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter (www.dailypost.co.uk)
4. ^ Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community (www.dailypost.co.uk)