Tributes paid to flood expert killed while walking dog

Tributes have been paid to a flood risk expert who was killed just days before Christmas.

Aaron Jones, 38, had been walking his dog near Caer Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanpumsaint when a road traffic collision occured, Dyfed-Powys Police said.

The force said Jones died in the collision, which happened on 23 December 2024 sometime between 6:45pm and 7:45pm.

Specially trained officers are supporting the family of Jones, who was a flood risk director at Ashfield Solutions.

In his role, Jones helped property owners protect their homes from floods.

In a post on Linkedin, Andrew Pullman, managing director at Ashfield, said: “We are all overwhelmed with grief at the loss of our colleague and friend.

“In the coming weeks and when the time is appropriate, we will provide a more eloquent post befitting the great man Aaron was. In the meantime, we pass on our deepest sympathies to his wife and young children.”

Gareth Boyd, chief executive at Watertight International, added: “So sorry to hear about Aaron.

“As you say Andrew, he was a great man and always great fun to be with. We will all really miss him.”

Oliver Baldock, director at Ashfield, said: “Pretty much lost for words. I feel like I have lead weight in the pit of my stomach.

“We’ve lost a great person with tenacity, intellect and wit. I’ll feel this loss big time, but it will be nothing compared to the family he leaves behind. My thoughts are very much with his wife and children at this time.”

And Mary Long-Dhonau, who runs her own flood resilience consultancy, said: “I was truly devastated to hear the appalling and tragic news of Aaron’s death. He was such a nice guy and so supportive to me and the work I did. I will miss him hugely.”

Arrest

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop for a collision and failing to report a collision.

He has since been released on bail.

Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We would like to thank everyone who responded to our earlier appeal with information and continue to appeal for anyone travelling in the area at the time with dashcam in their vehicle, or anyone with a doorbell camera or CCTV to check the footage and get in touch with us using the details in the comments.”