Cardiff: Girl, 15, who died after being hit by car named by police as Keely Morgan

A 15-year-old girl who died after being hit by a car in Cardiff has been named by police.

The family of Keely Morgan from Caerau is being supported by a police liaison officer.

The collision, involving a black Vauxhall Astra, happened at 9.30pm on Monday night on Heol Trelai, Caerau, in Cardiff.

A man, 40, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He is currently being held at Cardiff Bay police station.

South Wales Police said in a statement: "The 15-year-old girl who died following a road traffic collision, which happened shortly after 9.30pm on Monday 1 May on Heol Trelai, Caerau in Cardiff, has been named as Keely Morgan from Caerau.

"Keely’s family is being supported by a Family Liaison Officer and has asked to be allowed to come to terms with their grief in private.

"Our thoughts remain with Keely’s family at this time.

"A 40-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and is currently being held at Cardiff Bay Police Station."

Police continue to investigate the collision and want to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened or has footage of either Keely or the car before the collision.

They are being urged to call 101 quoting reference 140268.