A TEENAGER killed in a fatal road traffic collision which occurred in St Athan last week has been named as thirteen-year-old Christopher Michael Cole.

Christopher died at the scene of the crash on Thursday, November 16, after being involved in a collision with a Ford Focus.

South Wales Police is still investigating the circumstances behind the incident.

Known as ‘Worzel’ to his family and friends, Christopher was the son of Shane and Cherrey Cole and brother to Owien and Gypsy. He was a Year 9 pupil at Llantwit Major Comprehensive School.

Paying tribute to Christopher, a statement issued by his family said: “He was entertainment in a little boy. He had a wonderful ability to lighten the atmosphere whatever the situation might be.

“Christopher was a real ‘tech-geek’ and loved gaming and socialising with his friends online.

“Christopher was a delightful, intelligent, well mannered, kind and polite young man who loved his family so much. He was a genuine ray of sunshine for each one of them and will be greatly missed.

“We are absolutely devastated by the suddenness of the way in which Christopher has been taken from us and our hearts are aching.

“We have been very touched and totally overwhelmed by the many expressions of love and concern which have been communicated to us by our family and friends and from Christopher’s school and gaming friends.”

The family have asked that their privacy be respected at this time so that they can come to terms with their loss.

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the collision, which occurred at approximately 6.39pm at the junction of Eglwys Brewis Road and Eagle Road.

Any witnesses who have not yet provided an account of the events that they saw take place to officers should contact 101, quoting reference 1700451694.