NewsUK NewsInquestsSeth Fulton, 11, was cycling on the pavement in Chaddesden, Derby, when he tried to cross the road to reach his mum and was hit by traffic, an inquest heard18:38, 15 Jul 2026An 11-year-old boy died after seeing his mum on the other side of the road and being struck by traffic when he tried to cross.‌Seth Fulton, 11, was cycling on the pavement along Nottingham Road in Chaddesden, Derby, on April 17 when he saw his mother and decided to go over to her, an inquest heard.‌He was hit by a bus, which threw him into the path of a VW Polo, and he died from his injuries the same day at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.‌Susan Evans, coroner for Derby and Derbyshire, completed an inquest in writing on Wednesday and concluded that it was “not safe” for Seth to cross the road.She added that neither the driver of the VW Polo nor the bus had “sufficient opportunity” to avoid the crash.Ms Evans concluded that Seth died in a road traffic collision while his cause of death was recorded as a traumatic head injury.‌The coroner wrote on the record of inquest: “On the 17th of April 2026, Seth Fulton was cycling along the pavement of Nottingham Road in Chaddesden when he saw his mum on the opposite pavement.“He attempted to cross the road when it was not safe to do so. He cycled in front of a VW Polo car on the nearside lane and as he got to the far side carriageway, he was hit by a bus coming from his left.“This impact caused him to be thrown into the path of the VW Polo. He suffered significant injuries and was conveyed to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham where he died later that day. Neither driver had sufficient opportunity to avoid a collision.”‌In a statement released by Derbyshire Police after Seth’s death, his parents said he “had a lust for life, loved wildlife and was adventurous”.They stated: "He was a lovely colourful lad, independent and cheeky. He had a lust for life, loved wildlife and was adventurous."He was caring and compassionate, impulsive and inquisitive. He had a thirst for knowledge, was fearless, very sociable and would speak to anyone. He was free thinking and care free.Article continues below"He absolutely loved skateboarding and BMX riding. He was so very funny with his silly jokes and dancing. He was passionate about anything he put his mind to – he had the best personality. Everyone who came into contact with Seth will never forget him."He loved his friends as much as they all loved him. He was a sweet child that was full of life. He was a very loved son, brother, grandson and nephew."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Derbyshire PoliceInquests