Fatal collision in Beaumaris: Update

The investigation to establish the cause of yesterday’s tragic fatal road traffic collision in Beaumaris is underway.

Shortly after 2:45pm (Wednesday, August 28) officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Alma Street involving a grey coloured Audi A8 and two pedestrians.

Members of the public and the emergency services responded, however, despite the best efforts of all involved the male driver of the Audi, and the male and female pedestrian were sadly, pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Audi was aged in his 80’s and was local to the North Wales area. The male and female pedestrians were aged in their 60’s and were not local to the North Wales area.

Their next of kin and the Coroner have been informed.

Sergeant Emlyn Hughes of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, North Wales Police said: “Our deepest condolences remain with the families of the three who were fatally injured. All are now being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

“We continue to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed the incident that hasn’t already spoken to officers, or anybody who may have dash cam or front door camera footage to please get in touch.

“Yesterday’s collision will have had a profound effect, not only on the families of all those involved, but also to the wider community of Beaumaris. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that assisted at the scene and those, including local businesses who offered a place of refuge for all those involved.

“We would urge people not to speculate regarding the circumstances of the collision, and if anybody has information relating to the collision, and who is yet to speak to us, they are urged to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anybody with information that could assist with the ongoing investigation should contact officers at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000745374.