A 72-year-old man has tragically lost his life five weeks after he was involved in a devastating cycling accident in Cardiff, prompting renewed calls for witnesses to come forward as police continue their investigation.
Brad Craven, a resident of Roath and a retired social worker who formerly worked at Llandough Hospital, had been enjoying his regular morning cycle with his brother when the tragedy struck. The incident occurred at approximately 8.40am on Saturday, 17 May, on Dunleavy Drive in the Grangetown area of Cardiff. According to police reports, Craven’s bicycle was involved in a head-on collision with a blue Fiat 500 travelling in the opposite direction.
Mr Craven was swiftly transported to the University Hospital of Wales, but tragically, he never regained consciousness and succumbed to his injuries on Friday, 20 June. The distressing event has sent shockwaves throughout the local community, with many expressing their sadness at the loss of such a well-respected member of the area.
His family have issued a heartfelt tribute, describing Brad as “a confident and experienced cyclist” who always prioritised the wellbeing of others above his own. Reflecting on his life and career, they recalled, “Brad will be remembered by all as a very thoughtful and caring man who always put the welfare of others before his own. He was enjoying a morning ride, as he often did, when his life was cut short in a most terrible way.”
South Wales Police have been actively pursuing their investigation into the collision. A 19-year-old man was arrested following the initial incident but has since been released under investigation. Additionally, police have revealed that 24-year-old Jay Morgan of Dinas Powys was arrested in connection with the tragic events. Morgan was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis and permitting her car to be driven without valid insurance. At Cardiff Magistrates Court on 5 June, she received a 14-month driving ban.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who might have seen anything unusual in the area around the time of the crash, to come forward. Police are particularly keen to obtain any dashcam footage from vehicles that may have been in the vicinity during or shortly after the collision. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact South Wales Police, referencing incident number 2500155483.
The tragic incident has reignited discussions around road safety in Cardiff, particularly in busy residential areas frequented by cyclists and pedestrians. Calls for increased awareness and improved safety measures have grown since the incident, as the community contemplates how such tragic losses might be prevented in future.
Brad Craven’s legacy as a compassionate and selfless figure within both his professional and personal circles underscores the impact of his loss. As the investigation continues, his family and friends hope that renewed attention will help prevent similar accidents and ensure the city’s roads are safer for everyone.
While the inquiry is ongoing, police stress the importance of continued community cooperation to assist them in fully understanding the circumstances around the crash. The public can contact South Wales Police via live chat, online forms, or by phone, ensuring any piece of information, however small, can be shared with investigators.
As Cardiff mourns the loss of an individual cherished by many, the incident is a sobering reminder both of the unpredictable hazards faced by cyclists and the collective responsibility to look out for one another on the road.