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84-year-old man who died after being hit by car named by police

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 12:06, Wednesday April 14th, 2021.
Last updated: 12:08, Wednesday April 14th, 2021

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Bedwas Road was closed for around seven hours after the incident
Bedwas Road was closed for around seven hours after the incident

An 84-year-old man who died after being hit by a car in Caerphilly earlier this month has been named.

Illtyd Morgan, from Caerphilly, was hit on Bedwas Road at around 12.20pm on Tuesday, April 6. He died at the scene.

The road was closed for several hours following the incident.

In a statement, Gwent Police has said Mr Morgan’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Gwent Police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 2100118696. The force can also be contacted through direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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