Man, 80, fights for life after crash as driver, 93, is arrested
Police were called to Usk Road, outside Forge Garage, in Llantrisant at about 3.30pm on Tuesday. A 93-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
The woman has been released under investigation while the man remains in hospital in a critical condition. Paramedics and police worked for hours at the site of the crash, reports Wales Online.
The road re-opened after six hours, at 9pm. Officers are continuing to investigate the collision. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community
Police have asked anyone with information to contact police when possible. A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "At about 3.30pm we had a report of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Usk Road in Llantrisant, outside Forge Garage.
"The pedestrian, an 80-year-old man, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. A 93-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation."
The spokesperson added: "Enquiries are continuing into the collision and anyone with any information is asked to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting 2500233814, or you can send a direct message on Facebook or X, or online: https://www.gwent.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/."
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