Police seek witnesses after serious crash near Aberystwyth
Dyfed‑Powys Police have launched an appeal for information after a collision in Aberystwyth left a man with serious injuries. The crash took place at 2.40pm on Friday 7 August on the A487 Penglais Road at the junction with the B4572, the route that leads down to Clarach.
Officers said the collision involved a Triumph motorcycle and a Nissan Juke. The rider, a 64‑year‑old man, sustained serious injuries, including fractures to his wrist and pelvis, and was taken to hospital where he remains in treatment.
What happened and where
The incident occurred on a busy stretch of road that links the university and town centre to the coastal road and the Clarach Bay area. Local drivers and residents will know the junction with the B4572 as a place where traffic from the higher ground meets vehicles heading towards the seafront and holiday areas.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Friday 7 August, 2.40pm |
| Location | A487 Penglais Road at junction with B4572 (Clarach) |
| Vehicles involved | Triumph motorcycle and Nissan Juke |
| Casualties | 64‑year‑old male motorcyclist — serious injuries (fractured wrist and pelvis) |
Police appeal and how residents can help
Dyfed‑Powys Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who was travelling in the area at the time and has dashcam footage, to come forward. The force has not published further contact details in its statement, but typically appeals of this kind can be responded to via the force website, non‑emergency 101 service, or by quoting the incident in any direct contact with police.
- Witnesses present at 2.40pm on 7 August at the Penglais Road / B4572 junction are asked to contact police.
- Motorists with dashcam footage of the area around the time of the collision should check their recordings and share relevant clips with officers.
- Anyone with information about the circumstances leading up to the collision — including vehicle movements, speed, or road conditions — should get in touch.
This stretch of the A487 is an important route for residents, students and visitors to Aberystwyth. The collision serves as a reminder of the hazards present where main roads meet lanes heading to coastal and residential areas. For people who use the route regularly — walkers, cyclists and drivers alike — there will be concern about road safety, particularly at junctions with limited sightlines and mixed traffic flows.
Local impact and context
Aberystwyth experiences a significant fluctuation in traffic through the year, with summer months bringing additional visitors heading to the coast. Local ambulance and police resources are often called upon to respond to incidents on this stretch, and when a serious injury occurs it has knock‑on effects for the emergency services and local community.
While the injured man is receiving hospital care, the investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. Residents who witnessed the event may hold key information that could help establish what happened — from the approach speeds of the vehicles involved to the positions they occupied before the collision.
Anyone who can assist should contact Dyfed‑Powys Police and refer to the collision that occurred at Penglais Road on 7 August. Prompt information from witnesses can be crucial in piecing together events and in supporting any subsequent inquiries or safety measures that may follow.
WE NEWS will update this report if the force releases further information about the investigation or the condition of the man taken to hospital.
