Two men arrested after fatal crash on A465 on Saturday
Police have arrested two men following a crash on the A465 westbound between Rhymney and Dowlais in the early hours of Saturday
A 20-year-old man, from Brynmawr, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after a quadbike was found overturned on the A465 westbound carriageway, between Rhymney and Dowlais at around 4.50am on Saturday 31 May. His family has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Investigating officers believe that a second vehicle – a white BMW that was found burnt out in the Dowlais area – may have been involved in the collision.
A 40-year-old man from Merthyr is currently in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder and driving whilst unfit through drink and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
A second man, a 37-year-old from Merthyr, was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender and remains in police custody at this time.
Anyone with any information can call 101 or send Gwent Police a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2500171434.
You can also call contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information by calling 0800 555 111.
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