Daniel Douglas Wyke (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
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A delivery driver who struck and killed a father-of-two while speeding through a Carmarthenshire village – before fleeing the scene – has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
Daniel Douglas Wyke, 28, from Carmarthen, appeared at Swansea Crown Court after admitting causing death by dangerous driving. He has also been banned from the roads for eight years and two months.
The collision
Aaron Jones, 38, from Llanpumsaint, had been out walking his dog on the evening of December 23, 2024, when he was hit by Wyke’s vehicle as it passed through the village at 34mph – 14mph above the speed limit.
Wyke did not stop. Instead, he drove away from the scene in his damaged vehicle. It was quickly identified as being linked to the collision, and Wyke was arrested the following day.
Judge’s remarks
The sentencing judge condemned Wyke’s decision to leave Aaron at the scene as “cruelly inhumane”, telling the court the driver was “more intent on saving his own skin” than considering the harm he might have caused.
He said: “Those close to Mr Jones were frantically searching for him. The anguish they were feeling at the time was simply unimaginable.”
He added: “As for the consequence of what you did, your dangerous driving cost the life of a well-loved father of two children, an adored husband and son, and a man who was a good friend to so many.”
Tribute
Aaron’s family described him as “a remarkable, strong, caring and brilliant man who always led by the best example”.
They added: “We would like to thank Dyfed-Powys Police, and especially the investigation team, for thoroughly investigating Aaron’s case and supporting us during this awful time, and helping to secure today’s sentence.
“We would also like to thank Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity for their priceless continuing support to our family.
“We are so fortunate to have the support of dear family and friends but also a community that continue to care for us as we try to rebuild our lives without Aaron.”
Police response
Sergeant Nicholas Brookes, of Dyfed-Powys Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident that has left a family grieving a dad, husband and son, whose absence is felt as strongly now as 15 months ago.
“The defendant, Daniel Wyke, was proven to be driving incredibly dangerously through the village of Llanpumsaint on the night of December 23, 2024, and Aaron’s death was the devastating – and entirely avoidable – result of this.
“Our investigation has been lengthy and detailed as we worked thoroughly to secure justice for Aaron’s family, who have been at the heart of all our actions. I am incredibly grateful for the support and patience they have shown throughout.”
