Boy who died in crash had 'heart of gold', inquest told
An inquest has heard that a Mayo teenager who suffered fatal injuries when a tractor overturned, was driving the vehicle for the first time.
A tragic accident resulted in the death of 13-year-old Kyle Pilbrow from Bushfield, Hollymount, Co Mayo. The inquest heard that Kyle had never driven the John Deere tractor that overturned prior to the collision, which occurred at Scardaune near Claremorris on May 20, 2023. The young student from St Colman's College in Claremorris sustained a catastrophic head injury, leading to his death the following day after being treated at University Hospital Galway and Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street in Dublin.
Kyle's father, Janny Pilbrow, testified that his son did not have any experience driving a tractor and that it was out of character for him to take the vehicle. His family believed Kyle might have been heading to a friend's house about four kilometers away, but this could not be confirmed. Witness Stephen Nyland observed the tractor being driven recklessly, weaving across the road, possibly under the influence.
The coroner, Cróna Gallagher, returned a verdict of accidental death, noting the tragic nature of the incident and the lack of recommendations. Kyle's mother described him as loving, funny, kind, and possessing a wonderful sense of humor, emphasizing his heart of gold.
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