A British man died in a 'tragic accident' while on holiday in Thailand with a group of friends. Liam Anelay, from Liverpool, had been approximately three weeks into his travels across the Asian nation when he passed away on January 28 this year.
Inquest Details
An inquest into his death, held at Gerard Marjella Courthouse in Liverpool on Tuesday, June 11, revealed that the 28-year-old had been riding a moped to meet his friends in Phuket when a stationary car executed a U-turn in the road. It emerged that the driver is believed to have been unaware of Liam's approach before carrying out the manoeuvre.
The driver remained at the scene and 'cradled' Liam until emergency services arrived. Liam was subsequently rushed to Chalong Hospital, where he was pronounced dead that afternoon.
Injuries and Cause of Death
The court was told he sustained multiple fractures throughout his body, including to his skull, ribs, and legs. His cause of death was recorded as multiple injuries sustained as a consequence of a road traffic collision, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Area coroner Helen Rimmer told the court: 'Liam died on the 28 January, 2026, in Thailand. Liam was travelling on a moped in Thailand when he was hit by a car that was completing a U-turn.'
Ms Rimmer added: 'The driver of the car remained with Liam until emergency services arrived. Liam suffered multiple injuries as a result of the road traffic collision.'
The coroner concluded that Liam's death was the result of a road traffic collision. Ms Rimmer told the court: 'I would be grateful if my condolences could be forwarded to all of Liam's family after the tragic accident that led to his death.'
Background
At the time of his passing, Liam had been residing south of the city centre, where he was employed as a production line operator.
Tributes from Family
In a devastating tribute posted on social media, his mother Christina wrote: 'How the hell can this even be possible me writing this but my baby boy, my heart is so badly shattered into a million pieces, it still can't sink in to my brain that I have lost you.'
'My life will never be the same ever, I really don't know how I can do this Liam. My baby boy please keep shining down on me, until we meet again my beautiful gorgeous smiling boy, I love you so much and my heart will ache for you until I see you again, keep looking after Shaun please love. My beautiful boy.'
Liam's cousin, Jason Ding, also paid tribute on social media following Liam's passing earlier this year. He said: 'R.I.P little Liam, I will always remember your cheeky smile as a kid, all the way to you becoming a gentleman.'
'You're a credit to the whole family and especially your mum and dad. We will meet again mate. Our Shaun will take care of your mum, dad and the rest of the family. Fly high my little curious cousin.'
