A CYCLIST was killed in a car crash in Bedwas at around 1pm on Saturday, September 27.
The cyclist, an unamed 76-year-old, was killed in a collision involving three other vehicles on Pandy Road.
Two of the vehicles were parked at the time while the bike and a Ford Tranist were in motion.
An air ambulance was called to the scene as well as members of the Welsh Ambulance Service and Gwent Police officers.
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene by an air ambulance doctor.
A 50-year-old man from Bedwas was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, but has since been released under investigation.
Gwent Police are appealing for any information regarding the incident.
A Gwent Police spokesman said: "We’re appealing for information to assist officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Pandy Road, Bedwas at around 1pm on Saturday 25 September.
"Officers attended, along with paramedics from Wales Air Ambulance and Welsh Ambulance Service, to assist with traffic management.
"The collision involved a bicycle, a Ford Transit and two other vehicles – a Hyundai Tucson and a Vauxhall Vivaro – which were parked at the time.
"The cyclist, a 76-year-old man from the Bedwas area, was pronounced dead at the scene by an air ambulance doctor.
"A 50-year-old man from Bedwas was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation.
"Enquiries are ongoing and we’re asking anyone who was in Pandy Road, Bedwas between 12.45pm and 1.15pm to get in touch with us.
"We’re appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, who has not yet spoken with officers, to get in contact.
"Any motorists who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the area at the time of the collision is also urged to come forward.
"Anybody with any information can contact us on 101, quoting reference number 2100338341.
"You can also contact us via direct message on Facebook or Twitter.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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