A MAN from Herefordshire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was killed in a crash last night (December 26).

It happened on the A469, between Llanbradach and Ystrad Mynach in Wales, at 8.30pm.

The 37-year-old pedestrian died at the scene and a 33-year-old man from Herefordshire was arrested.

The victim’s next of kin have been informed.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers attended a road traffic collision on the A469 between Llanbradach and Ystrad Mynach at 8.30pm on Monday, December 26, and are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to assist with their enquiries.

“Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service, following a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

“Paramedics confirmed that the pedestrian, a 37-year-old man, had died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.

“A 33-year-old man from the Herefordshire area has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The man remains in police custody at this time.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen a black Nissan Juke being driven on this stretch of road or in the area the evening of Monday, December 26, to contact us.”

You can call Gwent Police on 101 or send us a message on Facebook or Twitter, quoting log reference 2200430883 with any details.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.