A man tragically died as a result of a “devastating brain injury” following a collision with a tipper van in Pembrokeshire, an inquest has revealed. John Robert Lewis, also known as Jack, was driving his blue Mazda on the A4075 from the Lower Nash area towards Pembroke when the incident occurred on the morning of March 18 this year. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and a Wales Air Ambulance helicopter, rushed to the scene. Mr Lewis, 30, was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries but sadly passed away the following day.
An inquest into his death was opened at Haverfordwest County Hall on Friday by acting senior coroner for Pembrokeshire, Paul Bennett. At the hearing, PC Carrie Sheridan, the coroner’s officer for Dyfed-Powys Police, mentioned that it was alleged the tipper van came out of a junction and into the path of Mr Lewis’ Mazda. A post-mortem examination conducted at Glangwili Hospital confirmed that Mr Lewis died due to the devastating brain injury sustained in the crash.
During the inquest, it was revealed that the police have initiated an investigation into the fatal collision, and inquiries are currently ongoing. In light of this information, Mr Bennett decided to adjourn the inquest, with a further hearing to be scheduled at a later date.
The community is mourning the loss of John Robert Lewis, and the details surrounding the tragic incident are now being scrutinised as part of the official investigation. As the inquest progresses, more information is expected to come to light regarding the circumstances leading to this devastating outcome. Residents in the region are urged to remain vigilant on the roads to help prevent such heart-wrenching incidents in the future.