Serving officer dies in road accident
Tributes have been paid to a Dyfed-Powys Police officer who has died following a road accident.
Sergeant Lynwen Thomas, 37, was cycling on the A40 near Bancyfelin on Thursday evening (February 25) when she was involved in a collision with a van.
The van driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and then subsequently released on bail.
A statement from the force said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the tragic and sudden loss of a member of the Dyfed-Powys Police family.
“Sergeant Lynwen Thomas was a well-respected serving police officer, who passed away following a collision yesterday evening.
“Our thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues, who have all been offered specialist support.We ask that family members are given the privacy they need at this difficult time.”
