Teen driver, 19, bailed after Clay Lane crash arrest
The 19-year-old driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A police spokesperson told the Western Telegraph today, Wednesday August 6: 'The man arrested has been released on bail.'
The single-vehicle crash saw the van's 15-year-old passenger rushed to Morriston Hospital by ambulance.
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for any information that could help their enquiries.
A spokesperson for the force said on Sunday: "Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of a one vehicle RTC on Clay Lane, Haverfordwest at approx. 3am on Sunday August 3, 2025.
"The vehicle involved was a Blue Peugeot Bipper van, and it was travelling from the direction of Clay Lane Bridge towards St Issells Avenue when the collision occurred.
"A 15-year-old passenger in the van sustained serious injury and was conveyed by ambulance to Morriston Hospital.
"A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision, has Dash Cam footage at around the time of the collision, or anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.
"If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311908. Quote reference: 66 of August 3."
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