Tribute to ‘miracle’ daughter, 23, who died in A470 crash between car and lorry

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the crash involving a car and a lorry in Powys

15:03, 26 Mar 2026

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Claire Evans, from Ammanford, was involved in a fatal collision on the A470(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)

The family of a 23-year-old woman who died following a road traffic collision on the A470 have paid tribute to her, describing her as a "bright and shining light" who brought joy to those around her.

Ell? Claire Evans, from Ammanford, was involved in a fatal collision between Doldowlod and Rhayader at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 24. The crash involved two vehicles: a green Chevrolet Spark and a red Scania HGV.

The road was closed for around 13 hours while accident investigation work took place.

In a statement, her family said they are "devastated" by her loss, remembering her as a "beautiful, amazing, intelligent" daughter who gave her all to help others.

A statement on behalf of her family says: "Our beautiful, amazing, intelligent, miracle of a daughter, Ell? Claire Evans was involved in a road traffic collision at 23 years of age and has now departed from this realm to spend eternity with her Lord & Saviour.

"Ell? gave her all to help those around her in every way she could and as a family, we are devastated at this loss.

"Ell? has always been a bright and shining light everywhere she has ever been and was very much the centre of every gathering.

"We as a family are still processing our loss, pain and sorrow, but also rejoicing in the gift we had in Ell? and the joy she brought to our hearts.

"We miss you already, we love you always and you'll be in our hearts and memories forever."

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Officers continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision on the A470 between Doldowlod and Rhayader at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, March 24.

"Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage that could support their investigation.

"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org[1]. Quote Ref: DP-20260324-197."

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