Hirwaun: Tributes to boy, 13, killed after being hit by car

Kaylan Hippsley died after being hit by a brown Ford Fiesta

Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car.

Kaylan Hippsley from Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, was "such a cheeky chappie, and always had a twinkle in his eye", his family said in a statement.

He was hit by a brown Ford Fiesta in Brecon Road, Hirwaun, on 29 February, and died later in hospital.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He was also charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Kaylan's family said they were "devastated to lose Kaylan at such a young age, only 13, with his whole life ahead of him".

They described Kaylan as a "bright, intelligent boy and a much-loved pupil in Aberdare Community School".

He was a "a talented rugby and football player" and "loved online gaming", they said, adding: "He loved spending time with his family and had a great group of friends."

They also thanked the emergency services, medical staff at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and members of the public who tried to save his life.

"From the bottom of our hearts, we are grateful," they said.