'Lovely' dad killed in quad bike accident
Tributes described Stephen Watkin as 'a lovely lad with a huge character' and a 'caring and genuinely great bloke'
William Stephen Watkin died in an accident in City Lane, near Gwern-Y-Go Hill farm in Sarn, Powys
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A much-loved farmer died in a quad bike accident, a coroner has concluded.
The Pontypridd Coroners' Court inquest into the death of 39-year-old dad-of-two William Stephen Watkin – who went by his middle name – found he sustained a fatal head injury while riding the bike on a lane near his farm in Sarn, Powys.
Coroner Patricia Morgan said Mr Watkin had a "substantial background in farming" and used his quad bike on a "day-to-day basis" to navigate his way around Gwern-Y-Go Hill farm.
"On May 29, 2024, Mr Watkin was discovered underneath his overturned quad bike on the City Lane, Sarn," she said.
"Emergency services were called and it was noted that Mr Watkin had sustained head injuries and was in cardiac arrest.
"Paramedics administered life-saving treatment.
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"However, sadly, Mr Watkin was pronounced deceased at the scene."
Ms Morgan found it was likely Mr Watkin lost control of the quad due to the uneven terrain.
She ruled the death an accident.
The death of the Welshpool-born farmer – who was married with two daughters – led to a flood of social media tributes.
Newtown rugby club posted: "Steve was a great player and a loyal and dedicated member of the Newtown RFC family.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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"Rest in peace, Steve x."
Other social media comments described him as "a lovely lad with a huge character" and "a happy, fun, caring, and genuinely great bloke".
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