Coroner told Wigan schoolboy hit by car suffered chest and head injuries

Jack Worwood, 13, was walking to meet friends when he was hit by a Jaguar car on Old Road in Ashton on July 7.

He was seriously injured and was rushed to hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, he died the following day.

Coroner Stephen Teasdale opened an inquest into Jack’s death at Bolton Coroner’s Court on Friday.

The hearing was told Jack died at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital after suffering chest and head injuries.

The inquest was adjourned until a future date, yet to be set, pending the outcome of the police investigation.

A probe was launched after the collision, with Old Road closed for six hours while investigative work was done.

Liam Wilson, 21, of Livingstone Street, Ashton, has been charged with death by dangerous driving and assault by beating of an emergency worker.

He was remanded in custody by Wigan magistrates until a hearing at Bolton Crown Court on Friday, August 7.

Jack’s family paid tribute to him in a moving statement.

They said: “You only had to meet Jack once and you knew Jack.

“He was a rascal, but a sweet little rascal - cheeky, loving and soft-hearted. You could never be mad at him for long, as he’d soon have you laughing and kissing him again.

“He loved football, playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school. He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he’d have done it, he was so bright.

“He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was such a character; so adorable.

“Love you so much Jack - from dad, step-mum Tracy, step-sister Caitlyn-Marie, mum, step-dad Lee and big brother Connor.

“We are absolutely astonished by the amount of condolences we have had so far - truly blown away - and want to pass on our gratitude to you all.”

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