UPDATE: Family and school pay tribute to 15-year-old girl following fatal collision

Glamorgan Star news 02/05/2023

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The 15-year-old girl who died following a road traffic collision which happened shortly after 9.30pm yesterday on Heol Trelai in Cardiff has been named as Kelly 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.

A South Wales Police spokesperson (SWP) said: “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.”

Tributes have been paid to Keely by her family and school:

From mum Sian Morgan and stepdad Liam Coulthard: “As a family we are just devastated at the sudden loss of Keely. 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.

We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from our community and although we can’t answer every single one, we wanted to thank you all.

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.

Rest in peace Keely. You will never be forgotten.”

From Martin Hulland, head teacher at Cardiff West Community High School, Ely: “The Cardiff West CHS community was absolutely devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Keely Morgan from Year 10.

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.”

SWP is continuing to investigate the collision which involved a black Vauxhall Astra. Officers are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet come forward or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident or of either Keely or the car prior to the collision to make contact quoting reference *140268.