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Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Wales Online
'Lovely' dad dies in quadbike crash near Welsh farm
A much-loved farmer died in a quad bike crash near a Welsh farm, a coroner has concluded. 39-year-old dad-of-two William Stephen Watkin – who went by his middle name – sustained a fatal head injury while riding the bike on a lane near his farm in Sarn, Powys, an inquest at Pontypridd Coroners' Court found. 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, said Coroner Patricia Morgan. "On May 29, 2024, Mr Watkin was discovered underneath his overturned quad bike on the City Lane, Sarn," she said, reports WalesOnline. "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. 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. 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". You can sign up for all the latest court stories here Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
25-06-2025
- North Wales Live
'Lovely' dad dies in quadbike crash near Welsh farm
A much-loved farmer died in a quad bike crash near a Welsh farm, a coroner has concluded. 39-year-old dad-of-two William Stephen Watkin – who went by his middle name – sustained a fatal head injury while riding the bike on a lane near his farm in Sarn, Powys, an inquest at Pontypridd Coroners' Court found. 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, said Coroner Patricia Morgan. "On May 29, 2024, Mr Watkin was discovered underneath his overturned quad bike on the City Lane, Sarn," she said, reports WalesOnline. "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. 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. 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".
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Wales Online
'Lovely' dad killed in quad bike accident
'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 (Image: Google ) 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. Article continues below "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. Article continues below "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".
