Drink driver admits causing Nantgarw Road van crash deaths

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:13, Monday April 24th, 2023.
Last updated: 19:45, Tuesday April 25th, 2023
Michael Saltmarsh has appeared in court after causing the deaths of David Gay and Wendy Gay

A drink driver who killed two people with his van is awaiting sentence after appearing in court.

Michael Saltmarsh, 48, of Station Terrace, Caerphilly, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday April 24. He admitted a total of four charges – two of causing death by dangerous driving, a charge of drink driving, and of failing to stop.

David Gay, 58, and Wendy Gay, 67, were killed after they were hit on Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly, by Saltmarsh. The crash happened at around 7.50pm on Friday March 17.

He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on May 22.

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