Jacqueline Davies, 75, of Bryn Milwr, Hollybush, Cwmbran, died the day after being run over by her own car outside her home. Gwent Coroners' Court heard on Monday that Ms Davies told the 999 call handler she had been run over by her own car on July 6 and described not being able to breathe.
Details of the incident
It was heard Ms Davies had left her vehicle to move a cat that was in front of her red Ford Fiesta. The car's handbrake did not hold on a slope and the vehicle subsequently rolled forward and hit Ms Davies, leaving her seriously injured.
Paramedics and police attended the scene and transferred Ms Davies to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where she died from her injuries the following day, on July 7.
Family's appeal
Her family has now appealed for information, saying they are desperate for answers. In a statement, her family said: "We are heartbroken beyond words at the sudden loss of our beloved mum, Jacqueline Davies, aged 75. She was a strong, independent, spirited mum who was never scared to speak her mind, and that was one of the many things we loved about her. She was honest, determined and full of character, with a strength that inspired those around her. Our family is devastated and life will never be the same without her. We are trying to come to terms with what has happened but we are also desperate for answers."
Police appeal for witnesses
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "Officers investigating a road traffic collision in Cwmbran are appealing for witnesses. We received a report of a road traffic collision on Bryn Millwr, Hollybush, Cwmbran at around 3.10pm on Monday 6 July. Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. The collision involved one car, a red Ford Fiesta and a 75-year-old woman from Cwmbran was taken to hospital with serious injuries and passed away the following day. The woman can now be named as Jacqueline Davies. Officers investigating the collision would like to speak to any motorists who were travelling in the area of Bryn Millwr, Hollybush who may have witnessed the vehicle or the collision between 10am and 10.30am on Monday 6 July. If you have any information that may help, including CCTV or dashcam footage, please call 101, quoting log reference 2600214500, or send us a direct message on social media."
