Andrew Rogers’ family said he was deeply passionate about volunteering for the service which transports blood to sick people
15:56, 02 Jan 2026Updated 16:33, 02 Jan 2026
Andrew Rogers’ family said he was deeply passionate about volunteering for the service which transports blood to sick people(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
A volunteer who transported blood to sick people in Carmarthenshire has died following a crash. Andrew Rogers, who volunteered for Blood Bike Wales, was involved in a crash on Monday, December 29 on the A48 near Llanddarog.
The crash happened at around 6pm on the westbound carriageway between the botanical gardens turning and Llanddarog junction and involved a black Audi A3 and a Honda 750 branded blood bike. Mr Rogers, 61, later died in hospital on New Year’s Day.
His family shared a tribute in his memory through Dyfed-Powys Police in which he was described as “deeply passionate about helping people”. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here
It reads: “Andrew was volunteering as blood bike rider at the time, something he was deeply passionate about. Helping people and volunteering as street pastor for many years, Andrew had a strong Christian faith, with his life guided by his Lord Jesus.
“Andrew was a farmer his whole life and it was his passion. He was well known, loved, and respected within the farming community and extremely knowledgeable. Knowledge he passed down to his children and grandchildren over the years.
“Andrew will be remembered by his wife Tricia, daughter Julie, son and his partner Nathan and Penny, mum Hilda, brother and sister-in-law Colin and Myra, grandchildren Cerys, Iwan, and Myfanwy, nieces and nephews Megan, Kiki, and Dominic, and the wider family and friends.”
On Wednesday Blood Bikes Wales shared: “Thank you for your support. We are aware of the many messages, posts, and kind comments circulating on social media following the very serious collision involving one of our riders.
“We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the concern, good wishes, and support being shown – it truly means a great deal to us all.”
On Thursday officers said the driver of the Audi, a 26-year-old man, had been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.
Dyfed-Powys Police officers are still investigating the incident. On Friday a spokesman said: “Officers continue to appeal for anyone who was travelling westbound on the A48 near Llanddarog just before 6pm on Monday, December 29, to get in touch.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. Quote ref: DP-20251229-254”