Geraint Jones, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A487 near Bontnewydd on Sunday night
Geraint Jones has been named as the pedestrian who tragically died after being struck by a van on the A487
A family have been left heartbroken following the death of a 64-year-old man in a collision in Gwynedd. Geraint Jones, who is from the area, has been named by police as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a van on the A487 near Bontnewydd on Sunday evening, November 9.
North Wales Police were alerted to the incident at around 8.30pm on Sunday. The Caernarfon bypass was closed in both directions while emergency services attended, however, Geraint was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His family described him as a “beloved husband, father and grandfather,” and thanked emergency services and the public for their support.
He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Richard and Patrick, and grandchildren Ella, Leo and Isaac, reports North Wales Live. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here
His relatives stated: “We are absolutely devastated at the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
“As a family, we would like to thank the emergency services and all others involved in trying to help Geraint on the night of Sunday, 9 November.
“We would also like to thank everyone for the kind messages of love and support at this sad time.
“Geraint leaves a wife, Mary, sons Richard and Patrick, and grandchildren Ella, Leo and Isaac.”
Sergeant Katie Davies, from the force’s Roads Policing Unit, commented: “I share my deepest condolences with the man’s family at this incredibly difficult time.
“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact police.
“I am also appealing to anyone who was travelling along the A487 prior to 8.30pm yesterday evening and saw a man walking along the bypass to contact us.
“Anybody with information that could assist with our investigations should contact police via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference C174462.”
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