both Abubakr Ben Yusaf, 29, and Umar Ben Yusafaged 33, were accused of failing to stop after the fatal road collision which killed the driver of a Toyota Yaris and left a child seriously injured.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the two appeared in court this morning (Monday).

Abubakr Ben Yusaf was charged with drug driving, causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured, failing to submit a specimen for analysis and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

Meanwhile, Umar Ben Yusaf has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.

The tragic incident happened on the A484 at nearby Belan Welshpoolaround 6.15pm last Saturday evening.

Three cars involved in fatal crash near Welshpool

Police said the crash involved three cars – a red BMW X3, a blue Audi S4 and a white Toyota Yaris. The road between Welshpool and Berriew was closed overnight while investigations took place.

The red BMW and blue Audi were traveling north towards Welshpool, while the white Toyota was traveling in the opposite direction towards Newtown.

A statement from Dyfed Powys Police said the driver of the Yaris died in the crash and a child in the car was taken to hospital with “serious injuries”.

Police continue to appeal for information.

A statement said: “Officers continue to appeal for anyone with information that could assist the investigation, including anyone who was traveling along the road at the relevant time with dash cam footage, to report it to us, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnlineby email to [email protected] or by calling 101. Quote reference DP-20241216-254.

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”