DETECTIVES have repeated calls for witnesses to come forward following a fatal crash near Llanelltyd.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the A496 at Llanelltyd in Meirionnydd on Sunday, 8 May at 3pm.

Motorcyclist, 50-year-old John Anthony Bennett, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigating officer, PC Gareth Rogers from the Roads Policing Unit said: “I am appealing to anybody who may have been travelling towards the Barmouth area and who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

“The motorcyclist was travelling with a group of other motorcyclists who were heading towards the Barmouth area.

“We know that the road was very busy at the time with weekend holiday makers and anybody who may have information that could assist our investigation are asked to contact us.”

Anybody with information should contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting reference number U066077.