Teenager who died following collision in Chepstow is named

The teenager who died following a road traffic collision on the A466, Chepstow, has been named as Nathaniel Smith.

Officers were called to a collision involving a pedestrian and a silver Mercedes C250 on the Wye Valley Link Road, Chepstow, at around 5.45pm last Thursday.

The pedestrian who died at the scene has been named as Nathaniel Smith, aged 17, from Chepstow.

His family are being supported by specialist officers.

In light of the current pandemic and guidance on restrictions of gatherings, the family would like to ask those in the community wanting to pay tribute to Nathaniel to do so safely.

Officers are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for anyone with information to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2000196761.