Matthew Hardy and Daniel Atkinson died on the scene of a collision on the A487 Porthmadog bypass on Saturday night
Two males have died following a crash on the A487 Porthmadog bypass that closed the street for 3 days. Each males had been pronounced lifeless on the scene on Saturday, December 20.
The 2 males have been named as Matthew Hardy and Daniel Atkinson. North Wales Police confirmed that each males had been pronounced lifeless on the scene of the accident, which concerned an Isuzu restoration truck and a VW Golf simply earlier than 9.30pm.
The drive is now interesting for witnesses and has additionally referred itself to the Impartial Workplace for Police Conduct, North Wales Stay experiences. For the most important tales in Wales first, signal as much as our every day publication right here
In an announcement, North Wales Police stated: “Sadly, the driving force of the restoration automobile, 34-year-old Matthew Hardy, from Pwllheli, was pronounced lifeless on the scene and his household are being supported by specifically skilled Household Liaison Officers.
“The driving force of the Golf, 40-year-old Daniel Atkinson of Blaenau Ffestiniog, additionally died at [the] scene. His household have additionally been contacted by specifically skilled officers.”
Detective Sergeant Katie Davies, from North Wales Police’s Severe Collision Investigation Unit, added: “Our ideas are very a lot with the households and mates of each males.
“We’re interesting to anyone who might have data that would help with our ongoing investigation to contact us as quickly as attainable.
“The street will stay closed till later this afternoon (Monday 22 December). We would wish to thank the local people and motorists for his or her ongoing endurance and understanding.”
Following the accident, Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan of the NWP Roads Policing Unit expressed his gratitude to motorists for his or her understanding. He said: “That is sadly being investigated as a deadly street visitors collision. I supply my deepest condolences to the households at this tough time.
“I’m interesting to anybody who was travelling on the A487 between 21.00-21.40 on 20/12/25 who witnessed the collision or might have dashcam footage, to get in contact with police.”
Anybody with related data is inspired to contact North Wales Police through their web site or by dialling 101, quoting reference quantity 25001038987.
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