Schoolgirl, 15, mown down and killed on a zebra crossing after a family day at the seaside is remembered with a colourful mural in her hometown Keely Morgan tragically died as she crossed Heol Trelai in Caerau, in May 2023 Now a once-white container has been transformed into a colourful tribute to her Renowned graffiti artist Tee2Sugars has painted the mural close to her home By Francine Wolfisz Published: 13:40 EDT, 10 August 2024 | Updated: 13:50 EDT, 10 August 2024 e-mail View comments A stunning mural has been painted in Cardiff in tribute to a schoolgirl tragically killed on a zebra crossing last year. Keely Morgan, 15, suffered multiple injuries and died when she was hit by a black Vauxhall Astra as she crossed Heol Trelai in Caerau, on May 1, 2023. Just hours earlier, she had spent the May Day bank holiday with her family at the seaside in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and had gone for an evening walk after they returned home.
Now in memory of the teenager, a once-white container near a park in Caerau has been transformed into a colourful tribute painted by renowned graffiti artist Tee2Sugars. The artist, from Merthyr, created art around Wales such as the Gavin & Stacey mural in Dinas Powys and the Eisteddfod mural in Pontypridd. A stunning mural has been painted in Cardiff in tribute to schoolgirl Keely Morgan, who was tragically killed on a zebra crossing last year Keely Morgan, 15, (pictured) tragically died when she was hit on a zebra crossing near her home in Cardiff after spending the May Day bank holiday Monday with her family in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan A once-white container near a park in Caerau has been transformed into a colourful tribute painted by renowned graffiti artist Tee2Sugars Tom Llewellyn of Tee2Sugars said it had taken roughly three days to complete.
He has received praise from the community in Careau who were left devastated following the tragedy. Read More Schoolgirl, 15, was mown down by a car and killed on a zebra crossing after a family day at the seaside, inquest hears He said: 'It's been bananas. The local people have all been down (to the mural) and are just happy that it's been done.
' After images of the mural were posted online, many complimented the new artwork. One commented: 'Wow I've never seen anything like it, it looks so real I had goose bumps when I seen this. It's absolutely amazing for a beautiful young girl.
' Another wrote: 'This is such a beautiful artwork that captured her beautiful soul.' A third said: 'Hope this brings comfort to the family and we all get to see a beautiful face every time we pass there. She has brightened up Caerau, RIP beautiful.
' Following her death last year, Keely's mum Sian Morgan and stepfather Liam Coulthard paid tribute to the 'kind' and 'beautiful' schoolgirl. They said: 'As a family we are just devastated at the sudden loss of Keely. 'Our hearts are broken, and we never imagined anything like this would ever happen to us.
The artist has received praise from the community in Careau who were left devastated following the tragedy in May 2023 The artwork took around three days to complete and has received praise from local residents After images of the mural were posted online, one user commented: 'This is such a beautiful artwork that captured her beautiful soul' 'Keely always had such a beautiful smile that would light up a room. 'She was sensible, kind and not one person ever had a bad word to say about her. Read More Parents of schoolgirl, 15, who died after being hit by a car in Bank Holiday tragedy pay tribute to daughter with 'beautiful smile that would light up a room' 'In such a short time in this world, she had touched so many people and she had so many plans that have now been so cruelly taken away.
'We have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from our community and although we can't answer every single one, we wanted to thank you all. 'Finally, to anyone at the scene who tried to help Keely and to all the emergency services who tried their best, again as family we are grateful for your efforts. 'Rest in peace Keely.
You will never be forgotten.' Her former headteacher at Cardiff West Community High, Ely, Martin Hulland said Keely had been 'an exceptional student' who had many friends and a 'passion for drama'. He said her head of year had described Keely as an 'absolute star'.
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