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'Incredibly talented' police officer killed after being hit by vanwhile cycling
They always look after their own.
An 'incredibly talented police officer' died when she was hit by a van while cycling in Carmarthenshire. The BBC report (link is external)Sgt Lynwen Thomas was declared dead at the scene of the crash at about 18:45 GMT on Thursday, on the westbound A40 near Bancyfelin. Sgt Thomas, 37, worked as a heritage crime specialist at Dyfed Powys Police. The van driver has since been arrested and questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released under investigation. Dyfed-Powys Police has appealed for witnesses to contact them. Chief Constable Mark Collins said it was a 'terribly sad day' for the force. A police spokesperson said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the tragic and sudden loss of a member of the Dyfed-Powys Police family,. "Sergeant Lynwen Thomas was a well-respected serving police officer, who passed away following a collision yesterday evening. "Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues, who have all been offered specialist support." https://road.cc/content/news/female-...hit-van-281263 |
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