Inquest date revealed for much loved Preston teen William Sullivan killed in Grimsargh crash

An inquest date has been announced for a much loved Preston teenager who was tragically killed in a crash.

19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan sadly died at the scene of the two-car collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh.

An inquest for 19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan who sadly died at the scene following a collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh is due to take place in April. placeholder image
An inquest for 19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan who sadly died at the scene following a collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh is due to take place in April. | Lancashire Police

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a green MG TF and a black Audi Q7 at 9.55am on Sunday, January 18.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Thomas, who was the driver of the MG, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His mum, dad and sister paid a beautiful tribute to him calling him their ‘best boy with the kindest soul’.

An inquest for 19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan who sadly died at the scene following a collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh is due to take place in April.placeholder image
An inquest for 19-year-old William Thomas Sullivan who sadly died at the scene following a collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh is due to take place in April. | Lancashire Police

Former colleagues at The Farmer’s Arms pub in Whitestake in Preston also paid a loving tribute to the well-thought of teen, saying he would forever be remembered for his kindness.

An inquest has now been scheduled to take place on Friday, April 17, at 10am at Preston Coroners Court.

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