“To every driver: please think of Alex”
The inquest heard that motorcyclist Alex tragically died at the scene after being hit by a white Vauxhall van near to Llandrinio Bridge at 7.20am on September 16, 2024.
The apprentice engineer was travelling home in order to head to work after spending the night at his girlfriend’s house.
Barry Phillips, 53, was charged with causing his death by dangerous driving but died shortly before he was due to make his first appearance in court last October.
Witnesses said he overtook a lorry in thick fog before colliding with Mr Edwards who was travelling in the opposite direction.
Following the inquest, Mr Edwards’ family issued the following statement.
“Alex didn’t just die; he was killed by a reckless and selfish decision to overtake in impossible conditions. The evidence shows that on that foggy morning, Alex was doing everything right, simply trying to get home to his family.
“While the van driver’s subsequent death means we were denied justice in a criminal court, it does not change the facts. Alex was a blameless victim. We hope that by speaking out, other drivers will realise the lethal power they hold in their hands.
“Alex was kind, gentle and funny. One impatient moment has destroyed our tight-knit family of four, leaving us with a lifetime of ‘what ifs’ and a void that can never be filled. Alex’s future has been stolen from him and us. We will never see him get married, and we ache for the grandchildren we will never get to hold. Our grief has no end.
“We want to thank Dyfed-Powys Police and our community. We especially wish to thank those members of the public who were first at the scene; though there was nothing more that could be done for Alex, we are grateful for the care and dignity they showed him.
“To every driver: please think of Alex. Don't let your decisions behind the wheel become another family’s nightmare.
“Alex will be loved and missed forever by all his family and friends.”
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