Men from Merthyr arrested in connection to fatal A465 crash
Two men have been arrested in connection to a fatal crash on the A465.
Gwent Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney and Dowlais, on Saturday May 31.
Sadly, a 20-year-old man from Brynmawr was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4.50am after his quadbike was found overturned on the westbound carriageway.
A Merthyr man, 40, was arrested on suspicion of murder and driving whilst unfit through drink and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
A second man, 37 and from Merthyr also, was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender.
Both were later released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards, the senior investigating officer, said:
'We're keen to speak to anyone who was travelling along the A465 between the hours of 2am and 5am on Saturday morning, especially motorists with dashcam, as they could have details that might assist our enquiries.
'It is still our view that a second vehicle – a white BMW that was found burnt out in the Dowlais area – may have been involved in the collision.
'If you have any information about this car, then please get in touch.'
Gwent Police have said anyone with information about this should get in touch quoting log reference 2500171434.
Alternatively, you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information by calling 0800 555 111.
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