Tributes paid to teenager killed in Cardiff automotive crash
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amily members have paid tribute to a 15-year-old lady with a “beautiful smile that would light up a room” after she died in a automotive crash in Cardiff.
Keely Morgan was hit by a car in Heol Trelai, Caerau, within the west of town simply after 9.30pm on Monday and he or she was later declared useless on the scene.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of inflicting demise by harmful driving and the investigation is ongoing, South Wales Police (SWP) stated.
In a joint assertion, {the teenager}’s mom Sian Morgan and step-father Liam Coulthard stated they’re “devastated at the sudden loss of Keely”, who will “never be forgotten”.
In such a short while on this world, she had touched so many individuals and he or she had so many plans which have now been so cruelly taken away
They stated: “Our hearts are broken, and we never imagined anything like this would ever happen to us.
“Keely always had such a beautiful smile that would light up a room.
“She was sensible, kind and not one person ever had a bad word to say about her.
“In such a short time in this world, she had touched so many people and she had so many plans that have now been so cruelly taken away.”
Ms Morgan and Mr Coulthard stated they’ve “been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from our community” and thanked individuals for his or her assist.
“Finally, to anyone at the scene who tried to help Keely and to all the emergency services who tried their best, again as family we are grateful for your efforts,” they added.
“Rest in peace Keely. You will never be forgotten.”
Martin Hulland, headteacher at Cardiff West Community High School, stated his college students and employees have been “absolutely devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Keely Morgan from Year 10”.
Mr Hulland praised her as “an exceptional student who loved school” and stated “we will all miss her terribly”.
In a press release, he stated: “There was an enormous sense of shock and a huge outpouring of grief as we received the terrible news yesterday.
“Keely was an exceptional student who loved school.
“She was a good friend to many students and had a real passion for drama.
“Her family were outstanding supporters of the school.
“Keely demonstrated high levels of resilience to overcome serious health issues and was a superb role model to so many.
“She was described as an ‘absolute star’ by her head of year, and we will all miss her terribly.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends, and we will do all we can to provide care and support at this incredibly difficult time.”
The power has stated the incident concerned Ms Morgan, who was a pedestrian, and a black Vauxhall Astra.
Witnesses or anybody with dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident or of both Ms Morgan or the automotive previous to the collision are being requested to make contact with police quoting reference *140268.
Ms Morgan’s household are stated to be being supported by a household liaison officer and have requested to be allowed to return to phrases with their grief in personal.
A spokesperson for SWP stated: “Our thoughts remain with Keely’s family at this time.”