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Son's Range Rover Reverses Over Mother, 81, Fatally
19 Jan
Summary
- An 81-year-old woman died after being hit by her son's Range Rover.
- The accident occurred outside a GP surgery in Denbigh, North Wales.
- The coroner ruled the death accidental, citing the mother's frailty.
An 81-year-old woman, Celia Adams, tragically passed away 10 days after being accidentally reversed over by her son's Range Rover. The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, outside a GP surgery in Denbigh, North Wales, where she had an appointment. Her son, Ian Adams, had driven her to the appointment and inadvertently struck her while maneuvering his vehicle.
Mrs. Adams, who suffered from osteoporosis, fell near the car before being hit. Despite immediate medical attention and subsequent transfers to different hospitals, she sustained severe injuries, including fractured ribs, which led to respiratory failure. The coroner's inquest concluded the death was accidental, considering both the collision and Mrs. Adams' pre-existing frailty.
Originally from Rossendale, Mrs. Adams was a former shop owner and a retired bacteriologist. She is remembered by her family as an "angel on Earth" and by friends as a "kindest, sweetest woman." Her family expressed profound grief over their "tremendous loss."
