May 4th 2024.
A young man named Kian Collier, aged 22, tragically passed away after stealing a taxi he had been a passenger in and crashing it. The inquest, which took place yesterday, revealed the details of this unfortunate incident. Kian, who was from Old Colwyn in Conwy, North Wales, had been under the influence of alcohol, with his blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal driving limit, when he got behind the wheel of the taxi in the early hours of October 28 last year.
It was reported that Kian had been a passenger in a white Hyundai Ioniq taxi when he took the vehicle without the driver's consent. He then proceeded to crash the car on the eastbound carriageway of the A55 in Dwygyfylchi, Conwy, resulting in multiple injuries and his untimely death. Tragically, he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The taxi in question had been confirmed to be stolen from Premier Group, a taxi firm in Bangor. According to Gordon Saynor, a forensic collision investigator from North Wales Police, Kian had been traveling well over the speed limit of 30mph at the time of the crash, as reported by the BBC. A post-mortem examination revealed that Kian had a blood alcohol level of 224mg per litre, which was nearly three times the legal driving limit of 80mg per litre.
Kian was described as a "shy lad" who excelled in sports by those who knew him. His family also paid tribute to him, stating that he was a talented athlete. The assistant coroner for North Wales East and Central, Kate Robertson, concluded that Kian's death was a result of a road traffic collision. She expressed her condolences to the family, saying that losing someone in such circumstances was incredibly tragic.
It is truly heartbreaking to hear about the loss of a young life in such a tragic manner. Kian's actions may have been fueled by alcohol, but it does not diminish the impact of his passing. He will be remembered by his loved ones as a shy but talented young man who had a bright future ahead of him. May he rest in peace.
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