Family tribute following fatal collision near Drefach

Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 1.05pm on Sunday 17th October 2021, on the B4310 Drefach to Porthyrhyd road.

A silver Ford Kuga and a Yamaha motorcycle were the vehicles involved in the collision. Sadly, 60-year-old Ieuan Evans, who was riding the motorcycle involved, died at the scene. Next of kin have been advised and are being supported by specialist officers. The following tribute has been provided by Ieuan's family.

‘Tragically, on Sunday 17 October Ieuan Evans died as a result of a road accident in Drefach, Carms.  Beloved husband of Elizabeth and devoted father to Matthew, he will be greatly missed by all his family.  Ieuan (60) was a well known taxi driver in the Ammanford area who had recently retired -  he was a keen "biker" and had many friends in the biker community.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the emergency services who attended to Ieuan at the scene of the collision.   Funeral details to be announced.’

Anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

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Quote reference: DP-20211017-159.