A 43-year-old man has died following a two-car crash near Crumlin on Saturday evening. Gwent Police said officers were called to the A472 Hafod-yr-Ynys Road at around 6.15pm on Saturday, October 24 following reports of a collision.
Collision details
The crash involved two cars - a black Audi A5 and a black Volkswagen ID5. The passenger in the Audi A5 was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, and his family are now being supported by specialist officers.
Police appeal for information
Officers investigating the crash are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen either of the cars driving prior to the crash, or anyone who has any relevant footage.
A spokesperson from Gwent Police said: "Officers were called to the A472 Hafod-yr-Ynys Road at around 6.15pm on Saturday 24 October following a report of a road traffic collision involving two cars; an Audi A5 and a Volkswagen ID5 both in black."
"The passenger in the Audi A5, a 43-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His family has been informed, and specialist officers continue to support them. The family has requested for privacy at this difficult time."
"Officers investigating the collision, would like to hear from anyone who saw either of the cars travelling in the area before the collision, including motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, or anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage."
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Gwent Police, either by calling 101 or via the Gwent Police website, quoting log reference 2600348750.
