Six-year-old killed after falling from bicycle in Llanfairfechan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

A six-year-old boy died after falling from his bicycle into the path of a van on a road in Llanfairfechan, Wales.

A six-year-old boy died after falling from his bicycle into the path of a van in Llanfairfechan, Wales. Harrison Glynne Jones fell from his pedal cycle onto Mill Road outside his home on Thursday, 1 October at around 5pm. He was struck by a passing Ford Transit van and was pronounced dead by a paramedic at 5.27pm.

An inquest into his death opened at Ruthin County Hall on Monday, 12 October. Coroner John Gittins recorded a provisional cause of death of brain injury following a post-mortem examination. He adjourned the inquest pending further investigations.

The driver of the van, a 39-year-old local man according to North Wales Police, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences. He has since been released from custody under investigation. Police have appealed for anyone with relevant information or footage from CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Boy, 6, died after falling from bike into path of oncoming van in LlanfairfechanThe tragic death of Harrison Glynne Jones left the community of Llanfairfechan devastatedNorth Wales Live · 12 Oct, 15:46
• Llanfairfechan boy was hit by van after falling from bike, inquest hearsA boy from Llanfairfechan was killed after he fell from a bicycle and was struck by a van, an inquest heard.North Wales Pioneer · 12 Oct, 14:40

In this story: Harrison Glynne Jones · John Gittins · Llanfairfechan · North Wales Police · Mill Road

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