Police hunt for driver after dog walker killed in hit and run in Camarthenshire

Dyfed Powys Police are looking to speak to a male driver of a blue coloured vehicle that has noticeable damage to it. Credit: ITV Cymru/Wales

Police are hunting for the driver of a blue car after a dog walker was killed in a hit and run in a Carmarthenshire village.

Dyfed-Powys Police say the collision happened in Llanpumsaint between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Monday (23 December).

A man, who was walking his dog, died as a result of his injuries, but the car left the scene of the incident.

Officers are appealing for the driver, or anyone with information about the incident or for anyone with dashcam , to come forward.

A man, who was walking his dog, died as a result of his injuries, but the car left the scene of the incident. Credit: ITV Cymru/Wales

In a statement, the force said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a car in the village of Llanpumsaint, Carmarthenshire. The car left the scene, and officers are now searching for the driver.

"Police are particularly interested in speaking to the male driver of a blue coloured vehicle that has noticeable damage to it.

"Sadly, a man has died as a result of his injuries. Family liaison officers are supporting his family.

"The collision happened near to Caer Salem Baptist Chapel at somewhere between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Monday, 23 December as the man was walking his dog.

Dyfed-Powys Police say the collision happened in Llanpumsaint between 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Monday (23 December). Credit: ITV Cymru/Wales

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

"They 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.

"The road is currently closed and is likely to remain closed for some time while enquiries continue."