Man died after being hit by car while walking dog, coroner told

A dog walker killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Carmarthenshire was found dead at the scene, an inquest opening has heard.

Aaron Jones, 38, was found in the grounds of a churchyard following a collision in Llanpumsaint, two days before Christmas.

At an inquest opening on Tuesday, Malcolm Thompson, the coroner’s officer for Carmarthenshire, said: “At approximately 7.20pm on Monday December 23 2024, Aaron was out walking his dog in the village when he was struck by a vehicle near Caer Salem Chapel.

“The vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

“Following the incident, Mr Jones’s dog ran off and was found wandering by a local man, who contacted Mr Jones’s wife.

“A missing person search was commenced in the area.”

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Churchyard

Mr Thompson said Mr Jones’s body was found in the grounds of the churchyard, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Dyfed-Powys Police continues to investigate the incident.

Gareth Lewis, the assistant coroner for Carmarthenshire, adjourned the inquest for investigations to be completed.

A 27-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision, and was later released on bail.