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| Lorry appeal over road death man | Lorry appeal over road death man |
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| Police say a 25-year-old man who was found dead by the side of a road near Llanelli may have been hit by a lorry. | Police say a 25-year-old man who was found dead by the side of a road near Llanelli may have been hit by a lorry. |
| Richard Lee Owens's body was discovered by a passing motorist between the Keeper's Lodge and Trosserch Road at Llangennech about 2300 BST on Saturday. | Richard Lee Owens's body was discovered by a passing motorist between the Keeper's Lodge and Trosserch Road at Llangennech about 2300 BST on Saturday. |
| The road was closed while forensic experts investigated and police are appealing for witnesses. | |
| Detectives said it was possible the driver of the vehicle that hit Mr Owen may not be aware it struck him. | Detectives said it was possible the driver of the vehicle that hit Mr Owen may not be aware it struck him. |
| Detective Superintendent Simon Powell said: "We are anxious to speak to anyone who was driving in that area between about 2200 and 2300 BST on Saturday night and are particularly keen to identify anyone driving a lorry or high sided vehicle. | Detective Superintendent Simon Powell said: "We are anxious to speak to anyone who was driving in that area between about 2200 and 2300 BST on Saturday night and are particularly keen to identify anyone driving a lorry or high sided vehicle. |
| "We are mindful that the driver in question may not be aware that their vehicle was in contact with the victim." | "We are mindful that the driver in question may not be aware that their vehicle was in contact with the victim." |
| Anyone with information should contact Llanelli Police on 0845 3302000. | Anyone with information should contact Llanelli Police on 0845 3302000. |