Police confirm driver and two pedestrians died in Beaumaris crash

Police have confirmed that a car driver and two pedestrians died during yesterday’s collision in Beaumaris.

There was a large emergency service response in the Anglesey town yesterday after two people were hit by a car shortly after 2.45pm.

North Wales Police have now confirmed the driver of a grey Audi A8 and two pedestrians died during the incident.

In an update shared today, the police force said the driver was in his 80s and local to the area.

The pedestrians, a man and woman aged in their 60s, were from outside the area, and their next of kin and the coroner have been informed.

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Emlyn Hughes from the force’s serious collision investigation unit 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.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via the North Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 24000745374.