News

Medical emergency led to fatal crash

Published

10 years ago

February 11, 2015

AN ELDERLY lady, who died in a road traffic accident, appeared to have suffered a medical emergency which led to the crash, the coroner for Pembrokeshire has ruled.

Beryl Marsh’s death occurred on August 9 2014 when she veered across the A477 trunk road and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

A number of witness statements said that the road conditions were fine and that visibility was good. They also added that there was no apparent reason as to why the car she was in veered across onto the other side of the road.

Pembrokeshire Coroner Mark Layton said: “Beryl appears to have suffered an unexplained medical event causing her to lose control of her vehicle. This has resulted in the collision which caused the death of Beryl Marsh. The cause of death will be recorded as a road traffic collision.”

Coroner’s Officer Jeremy Davis said: “Shortly before 1:30pm she was driving her car along the A477 trunk road to Pembroke Dock. She was within the speed limit but for some unknown reason she has appeared to turn in the road and crossed into the oncoming cars and collided with a vehicle. The driver of the other car, a Hyundai i30, noticed that the woman was slumped over the wheel before the collision took place. The driver of the other car sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.”

Collisions investigation officer, PC Ian Pathack, added: “Both vehicles were in the correct lane before the collision and for some reason she has come into the path of the oncoming vehicles. The car was examined on August 14 but no defects were found on it. They were traveling at 40-45mph and they saw the Vauxhall car shoot across the road and into their path. He noticed there was nothing on the roads which could have caused her to swerve across the road. Statements from other drivers added that the driver of the Hyundai could not have done anything to avoid the collision and there was no reason why the Vauxhall which Mrs Marsh was driving veered across the road. The post-mortem did not confirm whether Mrs Marsh had suffered some form of medical condition prior to the crash.”

He concluded: “There is no evidence of excess speed, mobile phones being used or that they were under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. Taking all those factors into account the collision was caused by the actions of Mrs Marsh, however, she had sustained some form of medical emergency which led to the collision.”

Crime

Haverfordwest bank clerk accused of theft and fraud

Published

3 hours ago

March 15, 2025

Court Reporter

A HAVERFORDWEST bank clerk has appeared in court accused of stealing a customer’s bank card and committing fraud by abuse of position.

Mary Roberts, 47, of Coronation Avenue, Haverfordwest, is charged with stealing a bank card belonging to Keith France on November 22, 2023.

She is also accused of dishonestly abusing her position while working as a bank clerk, intending to cause financial loss while in a role where she was expected to safeguard her customer’s interests.

Roberts appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (March 11), where she entered not guilty pleas to both charges.

Magistrates declined jurisdiction and sent the case to Swansea Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing next month.

The offences are alleged to be contrary to the Theft Act 1968 and the Fraud Act 2006. If convicted, Roberts faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and an unlimited fine.

Business

Cardigan shop wins St David’s Day competition

Published

3 hours ago

March 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

CARDIGAN Curiosities has won the St David’s Day shop window award for the Cardigan division, an accolade presented by Menter Iaith Ceredigion.

High Street businesses and Guildhall shops embraced the festivities, decorating their windows in a vibrant display to celebrate the national day of Wales and the arrival of spring. The event, which highlighted the Welsh language, saw enthusiastic participation from across Ceredigion.

To mark the occasion and show appreciation for the community, Cardigan Curiosities is offering the chance to win an exclusive piece of local artwork. The prize is a one-of-a-kind watercolour painting of the nave of St David’s Cathedral, created by a Pembrokeshire artist. The framed artwork measures 74×95 cm.

To enter the competition, participants must:

Visit the Cardigan Curiosities Facebook or Instagram page
Like the competition post
Comment with their favourite Welsh word

The winner will be drawn on March 20 by “Ddraig Goch” from inside a dragon egg, with the announcement made that evening on social media.

For those interested in viewing the artwork or the decorated shop window, Cardigan Curiosities is located at 32A Cardigan High Street and is open Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Community

Haverfordwest fire station hosts community engagement event

Published

3 hours ago

March 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

HAVERFORDWEST FIRE STATION welcomed County Councillor Thomas Tudor for a community engagement event alongside Emyr and Amy from Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

The event focused on the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2040, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing public safety across Mid and West Wales. The fire service is encouraging residents to take an active role in shaping the plan by providing feedback through an online survey.

Councillor Tudor praised the initiative, highlighting the importance of community involvement in developing a safer and more resilient region.

Residents can participate in the consultation by visiting: www.mawwfire.gov.uk.