South Wales Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 8:45 pm on Thursday 20th March 2014 on Cog Road Sully near the Sully Inn public house.
A silver Citroen C2 vehicle was in collision with a road sign. The 69 year old driver of the Citroen who lived locally was pronounced deceased at scene by paramedics. At this time it is not believed that any other vehicles were involved in the collision.
A police family liaison officer has been appointed and is supporting the deceased next of kin. The coroner has been informed.
South Wales Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them. The Police would like to speak to any person who witnessed the collision or who stopped to provide assistance, or anyone who may have seen the vehicle being driven prior to the collision and who have not yet given their details.
The road was closed for approximately 4 hours while police carried out initial investigations and recovered the vehicles. South Wales Police would like to thank the people affected by the closure for their patience and understanding.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the South Wales Police serious collision investigation unit on 101 or Crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111