Cyclist dies in crash involving two cars near Aberystwyth

The cyclist, named locally as Ceredigion county councillor Paul James, died after suffering injuries in the crash which happened on the A487 between Waunfawr and Bow Street at about 5.30pm on Thursday.

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for witnesses who saw a cyclist riding towards Aberystwyth, or a grey Ford Galaxy and blue Vauxhall Vectra travelling along the road around the time of the collision.

Tributes have been paid to the Ceredigion councillor who died in a car crash on April 11, 2019. Photo: Ceredigion County Council

Tributes have been paid to the Plaid Cymru Councillor for Llanbadarn Fawr including from Ceredigion AM Elin Jones.

"Heartbreaking news to hear of the loss of my great friend Paul James. Such a huge loss to so many people and causes, but especially his family. 

"His family came first, always, then his residents, then, not far behind, all the rest of us. He served his community of Llanbadarn with passion and diligence and was loyal to all his causes."

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have also paid tribute to Cllr James who was a member for 15 years.

“Paul was the Authority’s longest serving Member, having joined the Fire Authority in 2004 and played an active role as Leader of the Coalition Alliance Group; a role which he undertook with pride, dedication and enthusiasm," Chairman Cllr Rowland Rees Evans said.

"He was a loyal friend to all and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time”.

Cllr James was employed as a security officer at Aberystwyth University.

A spokesperson said: "He was a committed, well-respected and valued member of staff.

"We will miss him greatly, and we extend our deepest sympathies to all his family and friends at this most difficult of times."

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by calling 101 quoting: 319 of April 11