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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment dad is killed by ‘impatient' driver who smashed into car – as his heartbreaking last words are revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the horrifying moment an "impatient" driver smashed into a dad and killed him as he made his way to work. Gareth Davies tragically told his partner "I can't babe, I'm sorry" after she rushed to the scene in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. 3 Gareth Davies was killed when Dale Groves smashed into him Credit: WNS 3 Groves was handed a suspended sentence Credit: media Wales The 43-year-old was indicating to turn right when Dale Groves hurtled towards him without stopping. Footage has been released at the request of the family to remind motorists that "careless driving ruins lives". It shows Groves smash into the side of Gareth's Renault Clio in a dangerous bid to overtake. Gareth's partner Sharon Griffiths was joined by their two sons at the side of the road as they were told "the worst news imaginable" that he had tragically passed away. She told Cardiff Crown Court how she and her sons "collapsed into each other in shock". Groves was spared jail and instead handed a ten month sentence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving. The horror unfolded on April 13, 2023, as Groves attempted to overtake Gareth, who was following a large oil tank lorry. Groves called 999 on three occasions in an attempt to get help following the crash but was told there could be a wait of 'over three hours'. A fire engine was the first at the scene, with paramedics arriving from 6.41am. In a victim impact statement, Sharon told how she found out about the accident when one of Gareth's colleagues contacted her. She said she was "shocked by the sheer volume of emergency vehicles" when she arrived. Sharon added: "Gareth was very distressed and was clearly in a lot of pain. I called out to him to let him know I was there to reassure and comfort him and get him to calm down so the firefighter could help him, but he said: 'I can't babe, I'm sorry'. "He became quiet and lost consciousness. The firefighters performed CPR on him and started shouting where the ambulance was." The mum said paramedics were "frantically" working on Gareth when her two sons arrived at the scene. She continued: "I was approached by two people, a doctor and a police officer who told us the worst news imaginable. There was nothing else that could be done and Gareth had passed away. "We collapsed into each other in shock, trying to keep each other standing up. "Gareth was put into the back of an ambulance and we were allowed to spend time with him before he was transported to the hospital mortuary. "A feeling of numbness and a false sense of reality followed in the weeks. We had to wait for the post mortem and felt helpless, we had no sense of purpose. "There was no way to move forward as if everything had stopped." Sharon said the trial was "heartbreaking" after coming face to face with Groves. She added: "The driver used the phrase 'massive mistake'. His massive mistake has destroyed our family. Our lives are unrecognisable to what they were. Gareth's life was taken and ours were ruined."
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment dad is killed by ‘impatient' driver who smashed into car – as his heartbreaking last words are revealed
THIS is the horrifying moment an "impatient" driver smashed into a dad and killed him as he made his way to work. Gareth Davies tragically told his partner "I can't babe, I'm sorry" after she rushed to the scene in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Advertisement 3 Gareth Davies was killed when Dale Groves smashed into him Credit: WNS 3 Groves was handed a suspended sentence Credit: media Wales The 43-year-old was indicating to turn right when Dale Groves hurtled towards him without stopping. Footage has been released at the request of the family to remind motorists that "careless driving ruins lives". It shows Groves smash into the side of Gareth's Renault Clio in a dangerous bid to overtake. Gareth's partner Sharon Griffiths was joined by their two sons at the side of the road as they were told "the worst news imaginable" that he had tragically passed away. Advertisement Read more news She told Cardiff Crown Court how she and her sons "collapsed into each other in shock". Groves was spared jail and instead handed a ten month sentence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to carry out 250 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving. The horror unfolded on April 13, 2023, as Groves attempted to overtake Gareth, who was following a large oil tank lorry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Groves called 999 on three occasions in an attempt to get help following the crash but was told there could be a wait of 'over three hours'. A fire engine was the first at the scene, with paramedics arriving from 6.41am. In a victim impact statement, Sharon told how she found out about the accident when one of Gareth's colleagues contacted her. She said she was "shocked by the sheer volume of emergency vehicles" when she arrived. Advertisement Sharon added: "Gareth was very distressed and was clearly in a lot of pain. I called out to him to let him know I was there to reassure and comfort him and get him to calm down so the firefighter could help him, but he said: 'I can't babe, I'm sorry'. "He became quiet and lost consciousness. The firefighters performed CPR on him and started shouting where the ambulance was." The mum said paramedics were "frantically" working on Gareth when her two sons arrived at the scene. She continued: "I was approached by two people, a doctor and a police officer who told us the worst news imaginable. There was nothing else that could be done and Gareth had passed away. Advertisement "We collapsed into each other in shock, trying to keep each other standing up. "Gareth was put into the back of an ambulance and we were allowed to spend time with him before he was transported to the hospital mortuary. "A feeling of numbness and a false sense of reality followed in the weeks. We had to wait for the post mortem and felt helpless, we had no sense of purpose. "There was no way to move forward as if everything had stopped." Advertisement Sharon said the trial was "heartbreaking" after coming face to face with Groves. She added: "The driver used the phrase 'massive mistake'. His massive mistake has destroyed our family. Our lives are unrecognisable to what they were. Gareth's life was taken and ours were ruined." 3 Groves was trying to overtake when he hit the dad-of-two Credit: WNS
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Warning issued to householders in Wales after long stretch of dry weather
Warning issued to householders in Wales after long stretch of dry weather Reservoir levels are below what they would usually be at this time of year following a long spell of dry weather The UK is on track for the 'driest spring ever' according to the Met Office (Image: media Wales ) People are being urged to "consider their water usage" after a long period of dry weather caused reservoir levels to drop across Wales. Wales saw the hottest start to May on record with temperatures soaring to 27.4C in Cardiff. Welsh Water said the "record low rainfall levels" in recent months mean reservoir levels "are below that they would usually be at this time of year". It added it was ramping up measures to preserve reservoir levels where possible but asked customers to "consider their water usage". Around 95% of Welsh Water's supply originates from reservoirs and rivers, which can make it vulnerable to drier periods of weather. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Ian Christie, managing director of water, asset planning, and capital delivery at Welsh Water said: "We're not asking people not to use their water, we're just asking them to use the water they need but avoid wasting it." He added that there is "no real concern" about reservoir levels at present but said it is "essential" to help preserve supply in reservoirs and rivers following such a dry spell. The Met Office said that the UK is on track to experience its "driest spring ever". Article continues below Reservoir levels vary across Welsh Water's operating area but in the latest update provided on April 24 reservoirs in south east Wales were lowest. Here, reservoirs were 83% full, which was a drop of more than 6% from the start of April. Elsewhere reservoirs were between 91% and 94% full but with Wales experiencing drier weather since then it is possible that levels could have dropped further. Mr Christie added: "With record low rainfall levels in recent months and warm weather continuing for the next week or so we are implementing measures to preserve upland reservoir supplies where we can and continuing to maximise efforts to reduce leakage from our pipes but we're also asking our customers to consider their water usage. "Water levels in our reservoirs are below where they would usually be at this time of year but this does vary across our operating area. At the moment there is no real concern but following such a dry period, unless we see a good amount of rain, it's essential that we help preserve the supplies in our reservoirs and rivers. "As well as asking people to do their bit. We are doing ours by working around the clock to make sure we do everything we can to get as much treated water into the system and our teams are out and about fixing 700 leaks per week. "We are grateful to customers for their help." Article continues below How can you save water? Welsh Water advise customers to avoid wasting water by following these tips: Don't leave the tap running while washing hands or brushing teeth. Take a shower instead of a bath. Wait until the washing machine and dishwasher are full before putting them on. Don't fill the paddling pool to the top – and when you've finished use the water on the plants in the garden. Don't use a sprinkler on the lawn to keep it green – the colour will soon come back once it rains. Use the Get Water Fit calculator to help with hints and tips on how to save both water and money – there are even free products available if you sign up.
