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Police officer and dad-of-three killed in crash on way home from work

A police officer and dad-of-three has been killed in a horrific car crash on his way home from work.

Inspector Gareth Earp, who served in the police for 21 years, died at the scene following a two-car collision on the A470 in Wales on Wednesday, June 28.

WalesOnline reports that Dyfed Powys have said that Insp Earp who leaves behind his wife, Tamsin, and three sons Ethan, Theo and Joel, was a "well-liked and respected officer".

The collision involved a black VW Golf and a black Range Rover Sport. The male driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital where he remains. An investigation into the crash is continuing.

Insp Earp was also the chairman of Rhayader Town FC who have paid tribute to him. They said: "Today we woke up to the tragic news that our chairman Gareth Earp has lost his life.

"The Town is numb, we are all devastated and the town is mourning. We offer our thoughts, prayers and strength to Graham, Mair, Tamsin and the boys we will forever be by your side."

Neigbouring club Builth Wells FC said: "Our thoughts today are with our local neighbouring club - Rhayader FC who are sadly remembering their chairman Gareth Earp who passed away yesterday. Gareth had been part of local football for many years and has played with and against current members of Builth FC."

Police are asking anyone who witnessed either vehicle in the run up to the collision or anyone who has dashcam footage that could help officers with their investigation to get in touch.

They can be contacted online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by email on 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by phone on 101 and the public should quote reference: DP-20230629-318. You can also get in touch anonymously with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111, or visit crimestoppers-uk.org. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

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