May 1st 2024.
It was a devastating tragedy that shook the entire community when 13-year-old Kaylan passed away in the hospital a few days after the horrific car crash. The accident occurred when the driver, Harley Whiteman, collided with another car and instead of stopping, he continued to drive recklessly at high speeds. He narrowly avoided hitting another car and then looped around, passing by the scene of the accident before speeding off again. A witness, who recognized Whiteman as the driver responsible for the chaos, tried to take a photo of him but he quickly fled the scene.
After dropping off his two passengers at home, Whiteman returned to the scene of the crash for a second time. However, instead of showing any remorse or concern for the injured victim, he got into an argument with the pedestrians who were trying to help Kaylan. Witnesses reported that Whiteman even tried to stop a student nurse from performing CPR on Kaylan, callously stating that he didn't care about the boy on the floor. He continued to argue with others at the scene, making aggressive and heartless remarks while the young boy lay fatally injured.
When the police arrived, Whiteman had to be restrained due to his unruly behavior. He even had the audacity to make a heartless comment, saying "it was a f***ing good show." He refused to take a breath test, but later admitted to a probation worker that he had consumed cocaine and four pints of lager before getting behind the wheel. Whiteman, from Hirwaun, eventually pleaded guilty to death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen.
At his trial, Whiteman was sentenced to six years and nine months in jail by Judge Jeremy Jenkins, who described his actions as "flagrant and callous disregard for the rules of the road and others around you." He also added that Kaylan's injuries were described as unsurvivable and that Whiteman's behavior at the scene and during his arrest was abhorrent and heartless. The young boy passed away on March 3rd in hospital.
Kaylan was a beloved member of the community, known for his love of football and rugby. His family fondly remembered him as a "cheeky chappie" who was polite, creative, and lovely. In a victim personal statement read in court, Kaylan's sister, Olivia, expressed the unimaginable pain that her family has endured since his passing. She also addressed Whiteman directly, stating that he took something from their family that can never be given back. She held him responsible for her brother's death and the devastating impact it has had on their family.
In addition to his prison sentence, Whiteman was also disqualified from driving for eight years and four months. But no amount of punishment can bring back the young life that was taken too soon. The community of Aberdare mourns the loss of a bright and promising young boy, and his family will forever feel the pain of his absence. This tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the devastating consequences it can have. May Kaylan rest in peace and may his family find comfort in the memories of their beloved son and brother.
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