Gorseinon fatal collision: Man charged and victim named

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Gorseinon, Swansea.

Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston has been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans, 18, from Gorseinon.

Ford has also been charged with attempt murder of a second victim and is remanded in custody to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 13.

Police were called to Pen Cae Crwn Road, Gorseinon, at around 1pm on Thursday July 9 following a report of a collision involving a car and an off-road bike.

 

An 18-year-old man, involved in the collision, died.

 

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of Ceiran Evans from Gorseinon is being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

 

A 19-year-old man remains in hospital.

 

Four other men arrested as part of the investigation are on police bail.

 

They are:

 

An 18-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

 

A 33-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder.

 

A 38-year-old man from Gowerton and a 38-year-old man from Mount Pleasant arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

 

Detective Chief Inspector Danielle Thorne, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “The family of Ceiran Evans has been updated on developments and they continue to have our support at this most immensely distressing time. We ask that their privacy is respected.

 

“While we have charged an individual, which is highly significant, our enquiries are continuing at pace and would appeal for anyone with information to please contact us.

 

“I would once again like to thank the people of Gorseinon who have supported officers both at the scene and come forward with information. It is very much appreciated.

 

"We are aware of social media footage circulating from this incident, and we once again ask that this is not shared for obvious reasons. “

Witnesses or anyone with video footage can contact South Wales Police via this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C37-PO1. 

 

We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with footage from the following roads, between 8am and 2.30pm on July 9:

 

⚫ Pen Cae Crwn Road

⚫ Pontardulais Road

⚫ Brynteg Road

⚫ Cecil Road

⚫ Heol Y Mynydd

⚫ The track road between Cecil Road and Heol Y Mynydd

⚫ Brighton Road.

 

Alternatively call 101 quoting reference 2600218457

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via this link: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers."