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Cyclist killed in Raglan collision

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Friday, 3 June 2022 16:37

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was killed in a collision on the A40.

The collision on the A40 near Raglan happened at around 7.20pm on Thursday.

Officers attended and the collision involved a bicycle and a van – a white Vauxhall Movano.

Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service also attended and confirmed that the cyclist, a woman in her thirties, had died at the scene.

Her next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

A 46-year-old man from the Abergavenny area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in police custody.

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