### Person Seriously Injured in Suspected Drink and Drug Driving Incident Near Tenby
A serious road traffic collision near Tenby has left one person hospitalised with significant injuries, and has prompted a public appeal from Dyfed-Powys Police for witnesses and information as the investigation continues.
The incident in question occurred during the evening hours of Thursday, 20th June, along the A4139, a busy route running between the popular seaside town of Tenby and the nearby village of Lydstep in picturesque Pembrokeshire. According to police reports, emergency services received calls at around 5:15pm following a crash involving two vehicles: a black Renault Captur and a white Ford Transit van.
Upon arrival at the scene, responding officers discovered the severity of the situation, noting that at least one individual had sustained serious injuries. That person was promptly assisted by paramedics before being transported to hospital for ongoing treatment. No details regarding the current condition or identity of the injured party have yet been provided by NHS authorities.
In a statement released on Friday, Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that a 29-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the incident. He is currently being held on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink and drugs, as well as causing serious injury by dangerous driving—a charge that underlines the gravity with which police are treating this case.
The crash caused substantial disruption to motorists and local residents, with the A4139 remaining closed to all traffic for more than ten hours. Specialist collision investigators worked through the night to survey the area, collect evidence, and clear the scene for the road’s safe reopening just after 3am on Friday, 21st June.
With their enquiries ongoing, police are now urging the local community for assistance in piecing together the circumstances of the crash. Officers are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time, or who might have dash cam footage that could yield valuable insights for their investigation.
Anyone who saw the vehicles—a black Renault Captur or a white Ford Transit van—travelling on the A4139 on Thursday evening is asked to get in touch with Dyfed-Powys Police as a matter of urgency. The force can be reached online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by calling 101, citing reference number 331 of the 19th June. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, information can also be passed to Crimestoppers via their confidential telephone line or website.
Road safety remains a pressing concern in rural and coastal Wales, particularly during the summer months when local roads are busier with both residents and visitors. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the potentially devastating consequences of dangerous and impaired driving.
At this stage, Dyfed-Powys Police have not issued further detail regarding other occupants of the vehicles, or whether any additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses. Updates will likely follow as further information emerges and as officers continue their work in reconstructing the sequence of events.
Members of the public are reminded to exercise caution on the roads, and to contact the police immediately with any information that could assist in ensuring accountability and safety for all road users.