Blood biker died in crash with van on Pembrokeshire A-road, inquest hears
Timothy Minett, known as Tim, was riding his motorbike on the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos on July 2.
Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between the red Honda motorbike and the oncoming white Volkswagen Crafter at 6.23pm on Wednesday, July 2.
78-year-old Mr Minett was declared deceased by paramedics at the scene at 7.29pm.
HM Coroner for Pembrokeshire, Paul Bennett, heard that Mr Minett was born in London. He was married and retired and lived in Lower Nash, near Pembroke Dock.
Mr Minett's inquest was opened this morning (Monday, July 14).
Coroner's officer PC Carrie Sheridan said that a post-mortem had been carried out at West Wales General Hospital, the results of which were pending.
She added that a full police investigation into the collision was currently being carried out.
The coroner adjourned the inquest to November this year.
It is understood Mr Minett was delivering urgent blood bike supplies when the collision occurred.
Blood Bike groups throughout the country paid tribute to Mr Minett, thanking him for his service and sending heartfelt condolences to his family.
In a statement last week, Mr Minett's family said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend."
Police also appealed for information about the crash and asked anyone who was travelling along the A478 between Glandy Cross and Blaenffos at the time, and may have information or dashcam footage, to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
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