Teenager died from 'multiple fatal injuries' following crash in Hirwaun, inquest finds

A 13-year-old boy who died following a collision between a car and a pedestrian suffered "multiple fatal injuries" before his death, an inquest has heard.

Kaylan Hippsley, from Hirwaun, died following the crash on Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on February 29.

Emergency services were called following the collision, which involved a brown Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian.

The road was closed for several hours as police carried out investigations at the scene after the crash, which happened at around 6.25pm.

An inquest opening at Pontypridd Coroners' Court on Monday, March 11 heard Kaylan was walking across the road and was hit by a Ford Fiesta which failed to stop.

The victim was taken to hospital having sustained "multiple fatal injuries" and died on March 3.A post mortem examination was carried out and gave a provisional cause of death as a left sided subdural haematoma and hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy following traumatic cardiac arrest, and a blunt head injury.

Area coroner Patricia Morgan opened and adjourned the inquest for further investigation to be carried out, and expressed her "deepest condolences" to Kaylan's family.

Paying tribute to the teenager, his family said: “Kaylan was such a cheeky chappie."

"He always had a twinkle in his eye and could get away with anything with his smile and quick wit. He was so handsome, just like his Dad.“Kaylan was a talented rugby and football player. He loved on-line gaming. He was a bright, intelligent boy and a much-loved pupil in Aberdare Community School. He loved spending time with his family and had a great group of friends.“We are devastated to lose Kaylan at such a young age, only 13 with his whole life ahead of him.

"We as a family want to thank everyone who helped at the scene from paramedics, members of the public, Kaylan’s friends to the emergency services and police who did everything they could to save Kaylan.

"From the bottom of our hearts, we are grateful.

“Our thanks also go out to the local community of Hirwaun who have supported us from afar sending their prayers and support. We are very grateful.“We want to especially thank the nurses and doctors at the Paediatric Critical Care at the Heath Hospital for caring for Kaylan and supporting our family at such an awful time. They were so caring and respectful we will be forever grateful for their support.“Kaylan, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Until we meet again.”

Harley Whiteman, 19, from Hirwaun, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, March 2 charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.