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Sian Burkitt

Teenager who died after being hit by car in Chepstow is named by police

Police have named a teenage pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in Chepstow last week.

Nathaniel Smith, 17, died following the incident which happened on the Wye Valley link road (A466) on Thursday, June 4.

Officers were called to a crash involving a pedestrian and a silver Mercedes C250 at around 5.45pm.

A Gwent Police statement issued on Thursday (June 11) said: "The pedestrian who died at the scene can now be named as Nathaniel Smith, aged 17, from Chepstow.

"His family are being supported by specialist officers.

"In light of the current pandemic and guidance on restrictions of gatherings, the family would like to ask those in the community wanting to pay tribute to Nathaniel to do so safely."

Police are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference 2000196761.

The statement adds: "We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time of the collision.

"You can also contact us via direct message on Facebook and Twitter. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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