North Wales Police are investigating a road traffic collision that unfortunately resulted in the death of a 19-year-old male on the A55 between Dwygyfylchi (J16A) and Conwy (J17) at about 1.35am this morning (Sunday, 8th May).

The male was driving a 62 plate white coloured Vauxhall Astra on the eastbound carriageway and was involved in a collision with a Volvo heavy goods vehicle in yellow.  The Senior Coroner for North East Wales, Mr John Gittins has been informed.

Leading the investigation is Sergeant Raymond Williams of the Roads Policing Unit, and is appealing for witnesses. 

He said: “I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the young man’s family. They are being supported by a specialist Family Liaison Officer.

“I urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or anyone who was travelling between Bangor and the scene at around the time of the collision to contact us immediately to assist my team with our investigation. I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of either vehicle on the road.

“The road was closed to allow our Forensic Collision Unit to obtain and secure evidence and was reopened at approximately 10.45am. I would like to thank road users for their patience and understanding.”

If you or someone you know has information that could help with the investigation, please contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit by calling 101, quoting reference 22000314137.