Family tribute to motorcyclist killed on A40 at Bwlch

Shane Hamilton, who sadly died in a crash on the A40 between Bwlch and Brecon <i>(Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)</i>
Shane Hamilton, who sadly died in a crash on the A40 between Bwlch and Brecon (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)
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A family has paid tribute to a “deeply loved” man killed in a motorbike crash in Powys.

Shane Hamilton, 51, died in a collision on the A40 between Bwlch and Brecon at around 2.30pm on Saturday, September 5.

In a statement, his family said: "We as a family are completely heartbroken by the tragic loss of Shane.

"He was a deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and best friend who brought so much joy to our family and everyone that knew him.

"One of his passions in life was riding his motorbike with his son Luke.

"The memories they made together on those rides will be treasured forever.

"Shane leaves behind a void that can never be filled and he will be missed beyond words by all his family and friends.

"Goodnight, god bless."

The collision involved a white Ford C-Max and a KTM 1290 Duke motorcycle.

Mr Hamilton, who was riding the motorcycle, died at the scene.

Dyfed-Powys Police closed the road for investigation work and reopened it at around 2am the following day.

Officers are now appealing for information to help with their investigation.

A spokesman for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Anyone who was travelling along the A40 between Bwlch and Brecon at the relevant time is asked to contact police.

"Investigating officers would particularly like to speak to any motorists who were in the area at that time who have dash cam in their vehicles."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police by calling 101 or emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, quoting reference DP-20260905-207.

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