Postman who died in quad bike crash lost control, inquest hears
An off-duty postman died after losing control of his quad bike and crashing on a dual carriageway, an inquest has heard.
Desmond Jones, from Neath, crashed on the northbound carriageway of the A465 between Aberdulais and Resolven, Neath Port Talbot, on 2 July. Swansea coroner's court heard the back of the quad bike started rocking and the 62-year-old hit the crash barrier.Emergency services responded and removed the crash helmet and tried to resuscitate Mr Jones, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a tribute released following his death, Mr Jones's family said "Des" had been the postman for the Cadoxton area of Neath for more than 30 years.
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