A Liverpool man lost his life in a tragic accident while holidaying in Thailand with his friends. Liam Anelay, 28, was approximately three weeks into his travels around the Asian nation with a group of friends when he died on January 28 this year.
An inquest into his death, held at Gerard Marjella Courthouse in Liverpool on June 11, heard how the 28-year-old was riding a moped to meet his friends in Phuket when a stationary car executed a U-turn in the road. The driver is believed to have been oblivious to Liam's approach before carrying out the manoeuvre.
The driver remained at the scene and cradled Liam until emergency services arrived. Liam was then rushed to Chalong Hospital, where he was declared dead that afternoon.
The court heard he sustained multiple fractures throughout his body, including to his skull, ribs, and legs. His cause of death was recorded as multiple injuries resulting from 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. 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.' She concluded Liam's death was a result of a road traffic collision and said: '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 residing south of the city centre and worked as a production line operator. In a heartbreaking tribute 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, posted a tribute on social media following Liam's death 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.'
