Hunt for driver after dog walker killed in collision with car

Police are searching for the driver of a car after a dog walker was killed in an apparent hit-and-run collision.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the man was in collision with a car while walking near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire, on Monday night.

Male driver

Officers are looking for the male driver of a blue car that left the scene, which would have had noticeable damage.

“Sadly, a man has died as a result of his injuries. Family liaison officers are supporting his family,” a police spokesman said.

“The collision happened near to Caer Salem Baptist Chapel as the man was walking his dog.

“Officers have established that the vehicle involved was travelling northbound through Llanpumsaint at the time of the collision.

“We are appealing for the driver, and anyone with information about the incident, to come forward – particularly anyone in the area around the relevant times with dashcam footage.”