THE parents of a young Wrexham football fan have spoken of the consolation of learning that his tragic death has helped save the lives of up to 15 people.

When 20-year-old Bailey Kian Jones died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital on September 27, 2023, Jamie and Ann-Marie Jones were asked to consider whether his organs could be donated.

“We hadn’t discussed it, but agreed to it and we are so glad that we did,” said Jamie after an inquest into his son’s death.

They soon learned that five of Bailey's organs were used immediately for transplants, which pleased them.

“But last week a nurse rang us to say that his bone marrow had been used to help 10 more people,” said Ann-Marie. “I asked if she was sure and she said it was unique to help so many donors.”

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John Gittins, senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, told the couple of Castle View Close, Cefn Mawr, that they should be proud of themselves for their decision as well as of their son.

The inquest in Ruthin heard that Bailey was a dedicated Wrexham fan and rarely missed a game.

On September 23 he attended the away match in Stockport and after returning to Wrexham went out with his friend.

In a statement read at the inquest Mr Hughes said that Bailey, who had been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, became agitated because of his condition when a taxi failed to turn up to take them home.

“After a drink or two he could go mad,” he said.

He called Bailey’s father who drove to pick them up and they then headed home.

But Mr Jones said that on the journey, Bailey insisted he wanted to get out of the car to walk the rest of the way home.

Mr Jones said he slowed down to about 15mph and was about to stop when Bailey opened the door and stepped out, but lost his balance and hit his head.

Mr Jones was told that there would be a wait of three to four hours for an ambulance and Bailey, who had recovered consciousness, refused to go to hospital.

The following day he complained of a headache but again refused to go to the Emergency Department. On the morning of the 25th, however, he was found to be unresponsive and rushed to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital before being transferred to Stoke.

He was found to have a severe bleed on the brain, which was unsurvivable and he died two days later. The cause of death was given as “traumatic brain injury due to a fall from a vehicle”.

Recording a conclusion of misadventure, the coroner commented: “All the press reports at the time made it very clear what a special lad he was, not just as a Wrexham supporter but also for the person he was.

“You should be very proud, not only of him but also of yourselves.”