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Family 'devastated' after 'beloved' dad found dead on the A55

Police have issued a fresh appeal following the death of 35-year-old David Emrys "Junior" Williams

David Emrys “Junior” Williams, 35, was from the Llandudno Junction area
David Williams(Image: Family/ NWP Roads Policing Unit)

The family of David Emrys "Junior" Williams, a father-of-three who tragically lost his life on the A55, have spoken of their immense grief. Williams passed away following a collision on the A55 at Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire.

Following the discovery of a male pedestrian's body near Kinmel Park Services last week, a lorry driver was arrested.

Detectives are investigating the cause of the collision on the westbound carriageway. The 62-year-old man arrested has been released while investigations continue.

Police have reissued a call for any dashcam footage related to the incident.

In the meantime, the family of 35-year-old David, from the Llandudno Junction area in Conwy county, have paid a moving tribute, reports Wales Online.

They said: "David was the beloved son of Sharon and David, brother to Gemma and James, beloved father to Harry, Henry and Hayden and former partner of Jenny.

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"Words cannot describe how devastated we are, and your family and friends will miss you dearly."

North Wales Police (NWP) is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, which happened during the early hours of Tuesday, April 15. David was found dead at around 8.15am.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone travelling in the area between 4.50am and 5.10am.

A spokesperson for the NWP Roads Policing Unit issued a statement calling on people to come forward.

"Anybody with information regarding the collision, or anybody who was travelling along the A55 between 4.50am and 5.10am on the westbound carriageway between St Asaph and Abergele and who has dash cam footage, is asked to contact us."

The road was closed for around eight hours after the incident.

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Police have asked people not to speculate online about the incident as this may risk prejudicing potential court proceedings.

Information can be reported to the force via its live webchat service or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000307865.

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