Ethan Powell Dies in A465 Quadbike Crash, Arrests Made

A 20-year-old man from Brynmawr has died following a quadbike collision on the A465 between Rhymney and Dowlais on Saturday morning. 💔

Gwent Police were called to the scene at around 4.50am on 31st May where a quadbike was found overturned. Ethan Powell was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His family has paid tribute to him, saying:

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we, as a family, can confirm the passing of our much loved and cherished son Ethan.

“Ethan had the kindest of souls, the biggest of hearts and enough love to give to absolutely anyone he came across in life. He was the funniest of characters and always managed to light up a room.

“He will forever live on through his sisters Eleanor and Isabella with our family remembering him every second of every day.

“Our family is truly heartbroken at the news, a young life taken far too soon with so much ahead of him.

“We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support which we have had since Saturday.

“It brings a bit of comfort to see how loved and well thought of he really was, but we would now like to ask for privacy and space to grieve following this unimaginable loss to our family.”

“Ethan; forever 20, forever loved.”

Officers have made several arrests in connection with the investigation:

• A 40-year-old Merthyr man arrested on suspicion of murder and driving whilst unfit through drink and drugs
• A 37-year-old Merthyr man arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender
• A 43-year-old Tredegar man and 34-year-old Pontypridd man both arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender
• A 41-year-old Merthyr man also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender

Some suspects remain in custody whilst others have been released on conditional bail as enquiries continue. 🚔

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log reference 2500171434 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.