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Animal lover killed by her own car; family waits years for answers

Animal lover killed by her own car; family waits years for answers

Jacqueline Davies, 75, died on July 7 after her Ford Fiesta rolled into her when she stopped on a hill in Hollybush to move a cat from the road.

Jacqueline Davies, 75, was struck and killed by her own red Ford Fiesta on July 6 after she stepped out on a hill in Hollybush, Cwmbran to move a cat to safety, according to the BBC. The handbrake failed on the slope and the car rolled into her. Critically injured and alone, she still managed to call 999. She died the following day at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, leaving behind a family now facing a nearly two-year wait for formal answers. 🔹 What happened: Gwent Coroner's Court heard the case at a preliminary hearing. Coroner Rose Farmer gave a provisional cause of death as major haemorrhage, injury to the inferior vena cava, and trauma. The incident occurred between 10:00 and 10:30 BST on July 6 in the area of Bryn Millwr, Hollybush. Gwent Police are asking anyone present in the area during that time to come forward. The inquest will formally resume on April 13, 2027. 🔹 Why it matters: Davies' family released a statement describing her as "honest, determined and full of character, with a strength that inspired those around her." They said they are "desperate for answers" — but those answers are not coming soon. The inquest will not resume for nearly two years. For the people who loved Davies, that gap is not an administrative timeline: it is the period in which they must grieve without closure. Gwent Police's continued search for witnesses signals that the full picture of what happened on that hill has not yet been established. 📌 EPM Take: The emotional weight of this story is real, but what deserves equal attention is the situation Davies' family is now in: grieving without a concluded inquest, waiting until April 2027 for a process that may still not deliver final answers on that date. EPM has reported on how UK citizens — from crime victims to workers waiting on public funding commitments — often encounter systems that move slower than the human cost demands. Davies' case adds a quieter dimension to that pattern. She called 999 after being struck by her own vehicle. She died the next day. Her family is now asking the questions that the coroner system will not formally address for two more years. That is the reality the headline does not capture. ✍️ EPM Editorial Desk | erickprometeomedia.com
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