Police are appealing for witnesses after a 43-year-old man died in a collision in Fochriw Road. Emergency services attended the collision, which happened at around 5.50am on Thursday, April 13.
The collision involved two cars, a Renault Clio and a Ford Ka. The driver of the Clio, a 43-year-old man from Rassau, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. He can now be named as Gareth Davies. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the Ford Ka, a 27-year-old man from Merthyr Tydfil, received minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. The man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody at this time.
Gwent Police wants to speak to any motorists who were travelling on Fochriw Road between 5am and 5.30am on Thursday, or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage. If you have any information about the incident, you can call 101, quoting log reference 2300117492, or send Gwent Police a direct message on social media.
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