A 28-year-old man from Liverpool died in a tragic accident while on holiday in Thailand with friends, an inquest has heard. Liam Anelay was just three weeks into a trip exploring Asia when he lost his life on January 28 this year.
Details of the Incident
An inquest held at Gerard Marjella Courthouse in Liverpool on Tuesday, 11 June, revealed that Liam was riding a moped to meet his friends in Phuket when a stationary car suddenly performed a u-turn. The driver was unaware of Liam approaching on the moped before carrying out the manoeuvre.
The driver remained at the scene and cradled Liam until emergency services arrived. Liam was rushed to Chalong Hospital, where he was pronounced dead that afternoon.
Injuries and Cause of Death
The court heard that Liam 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 result of a road traffic collision.
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. The driver of the car remained with Liam until emergency services arrived."
Ms Rimmer added: "Liam suffered multiple injuries as a result of the road traffic collision."
Coroner's Conclusion
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."
At the time of his death, Liam had been living near Liverpool city centre and was working as a production line operator.
Family Tributes
In a heartbreaking 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 his death earlier this year, writing: "R.I.P little Liam, I will always remember your cheeky smile as 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."
