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Police appeal following fatal crash on A487

Published

8 years ago

March 14, 2018

DYFED-POWYS POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle incident which sadly resulted in the death of an 80-year-old woman.

The incident took place along the northbound A487 between Aberaeron and Llanon on Tuesday (Mar 13) at around 10:27am.

A police spokesperson said: “The vehicle involved was a 17 plate blue Suzuki Ignis whereby an 80 year old female driver had sadly passed away at scene.

“If anyone has any information on this incident please contact Ceredigion roads policing unit on the 101 number quoting reference 075 of March 13.”

Paul Kelly, a Milford Haven resident, was behind the car during the incident – and tried to save the life of the female driver.

Paul Kelly: He pulled the woman out of the car

He told The Herald: “We were driving down the A487 and a car in front of us was swerving around the road, and then she drove up the hedge, the car slid, and it ended up on the passenger side with the engine running.

“My mate jumped out of the car, and I had to jump out of the back door.

“Rushing like an idiot – a car passed me and ran over my foot.

“Despite this, I climbed up on top of the car, my colleague switched the engine off, and told me to drop inside of the car, so I did.

“I dropped down to the bottom window, then one of the boys said they would cut the seatbelt with a Stanley knife he had.

“As he did this I was trying to steady her head, and felt for a pulse, but I couldn’t find one and as she was cut her full body weight fell on to me.

“I said ‘let’s get her out of here’, so we smashed the back window and also managed to get the boot open.

“We got the lady outside and put her in to the recovery position. Again we couldn’t find her pulse, so we started to do CPR.

“The police came and took over, but there was still no reaction, then paramedics came and tried to resuscitate her.

“The air ambulance arrived and the lady showed a bit of response – they did get a bit of a pulse, one of the paramedics told me that it was faint.

“She was taken to hospital – I don’t know if she survived.

“I have to say the response time was good by all emergency services.

“I was taking to Aberystwyth hospital to have them look at my foot. It turns out it’s just a twisted ankle and bruising – so I am lucky.

“The whole incident was a big shock – I didn’t sleep last night and all I could see it over and over again.”

A spokesperson for the Wesh Ambulance Service told the Herald: “We were called at approximately 10.30am yesterday (Tuesday 13 March 2018) to reports of a one-vehicle road traffic accident between Aberaeron and Llanon.

“We sent a paramedic in a rapid response car and two emergency ambulances to the scene, where crews were also supported by a Wales Air Ambulance.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

10 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.