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Fatal crash near Welshpool: Two men charged with failing to stop after road crash

Fatal crash near Welshpool: Two men charged with failing to stop after road crash

both Abubekr Ben Yusaf, 29 years old and Umar Ben YusafThe 33-year-old was charged with failing to stop after a fatal car crash that killed the driver of a Toyota Yaris and seriously injured a child.

Dyfed-Powys Police He said the duo appeared in court this morning (Monday).

Abubekr Ben Yusaf is accused of using drugs, causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, not providing a sample for analysis and failing to stop after a traffic accident.

Meanwhile, Umar Ben Yusaf is accused of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, and failing to stop after a traffic accident.

The tragic incident took place on the A484 near Belan. wales poolLast Saturday evening around 18.15.

Three cars involved in fatal crash near Welshpool

Police He said three cars were involved in the crash: a red BMW X3, a blue Audi S4 and a white Toyota Yaris. The road between Welshpool and Berriew was closed overnight while investigations continued.

The red BMW and blue Audi were heading north towards Welshpool, while the white Toyota was heading in the opposite direction towards Newtown.

In the statement made by Dyfed Powys Police, it was stated that the Yaris driver died in the accident and a child in the vehicle was taken to hospital with “seriously injured”.

Police continue to appeal for information.

The statement said: “Officers continue to appeal for anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including anyone traveling along the road with dashcam footage at the relevant time, and are asked to report it to us online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnlineBy emailing [email protected] or calling 101. Quote reference DP-20241216-254.

“Alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or visiting . crimstoppers-uk.org