Triathlete mum-of-two, Rebecca Comins, Barbu found guilty

Welsh triathlon and Caldicot mum, Rebecca Comins, was pronounced dead after an Abergavenny motorist, Vasile Barbu, 49, smashed into her while driving a Vauxhall Movano on the A40 near Raglan at around 7.20pm on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Barbu was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Cardiff Crown Court, on Friday, June 7.  

Vasile Barbu, 49, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday 7 June. (Image: Wales News Service)

Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service attended and confirmed that the cyclist, Rebecca Comins, had died at the scene.

Rebecca Comins' family described the impact of her devastating loss on their lives.

The family of Rebecca Comins said “Beckie was a wonderful wife to Stephen and mum to George and Millie who will be dearly missed. (Image: Wales News Service)

“Beckie was a wonderful wife to Stephen and mum to George and Millie who will be dearly missed.

“Beckie was incredibly kind and an inspiration to so many. Her impact on the lives of people throughout the local and sporting community has become especially evident by the abundance of tributes and memories shared since her death.

Rebecca Comins (Image: Wales News Service)

“She loved her family, friends and sport and was always the first person to offer help and advice.

“We are so proud of what she achieved in her life.

“Our lives changed forever when we lost Beckie on 2nd June 2022.  The verdict will never bring Beckie back.

“No words can describe our pain knowing we will never see her laugh and smile again. We miss her so much and she will forever be in our hearts.

“We are grateful for the support from our friends and family over what have been a very difficult two years. And for support in the future as we continue to navigate life without Beckie.

Rebecca Comins (Image: Wales News Service)

“We’d like to thank emergency services and the general public who assisted on the day of the accident. Giving us peace of mind that she got the best care possible and nothing more could have been done.

“We’d also like to thank witnesses who not only helped on the day but have come forward and provided evidence to assist in the case over the last two years.

Rebecca Comins (Image: Wales News Service)

“Finally, we’d like to thank officers from Gwent Police and also the prosecution team for their hard work in the case and for the support they have given us throughout.”

Vasile Barbu (Image: Wales News Service)

Vasile Barbu will be sentenced at a later date.