A ‘bubbly and funny’ 17-year-old girl was killed by a suspected ‘drink driver’ on a country road on her way home from a night out.
Chloe Hayman was a passenger in the beige Skoda Octavia before the 5 am crash in Caerphilly, South Wales on Sunday – and had posted selfies with friends online just hours before her death.
The teenager died at the scene. Her mother, Danielle O’Halloran said: ‘She was bubbly and funny. Hugs, love and people talking and remembering her is what I want.’
‘She would always know how to cheer me up and put a smile on my face. We have so many happy memories together, rest easy my beautiful angel.’
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in association with the crash, which happened in Caerphilly, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous drinking and driving.
Gwent Police are investigating the crash.
‘Paramedics confirmed that a 17-year-old girl from the Mountain Ash area, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene. Her next of kin are aware and are receiving support from specialist officers.
‘A 21-year-old man from Rhymney was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink; he remains in police custody.
