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Bike boy was 'experienced rider' Bike boy was 'experienced rider'
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The five-year-old boy killed in a motorcycling accident in Carmarthen was an experienced motorcycle rider, his family has said.The five-year-old boy killed in a motorcycling accident in Carmarthen was an experienced motorcycle rider, his family has said.
Jake Alexander Wilson, who was from Carmarthen, died in hospital after he was injured on a child's motorbike at the town's cattlemarket ground.Jake Alexander Wilson, who was from Carmarthen, died in hospital after he was injured on a child's motorbike at the town's cattlemarket ground.
His family issued a statement saying he had won all three club championships in the Welsh grasstrack calendar in 2009.His family issued a statement saying he had won all three club championships in the Welsh grasstrack calendar in 2009.
The said Jake was a "beacon of joy" and he would "leave a great void". They said Jake was a "beacon of joy" and he would "leave a great void".
A statement issued by Dyfed-Powys Police read: "Jake was a loveable, affectionate and fun loving boy who packed so much into his short life.A statement issued by Dyfed-Powys Police read: "Jake was a loveable, affectionate and fun loving boy who packed so much into his short life.
He will be remembered as a beacon of joy by everyone whose lives he touched Statement from Jake Wilson's familyHe will be remembered as a beacon of joy by everyone whose lives he touched Statement from Jake Wilson's family
"His family are struggling to come to terms with the tragic and heartbreaking loss of their youngest child.""His family are struggling to come to terms with the tragic and heartbreaking loss of their youngest child."
The family said Jake would be greatly missed by all his family including his older brother and sister.The family said Jake would be greatly missed by all his family including his older brother and sister.
"He will be remembered as a beacon of joy by everyone whose lives he touched. He will leave a great void in the lives of the family," their tribute added."He will be remembered as a beacon of joy by everyone whose lives he touched. He will leave a great void in the lives of the family," their tribute added.
An inquest was opened and adjourned on Tuesday.An inquest was opened and adjourned on Tuesday.
Dyfed-Powys Police said a post-mortem examination into the death took place on Tuesday morning.Dyfed-Powys Police said a post-mortem examination into the death took place on Tuesday morning.
'Tragic accident''Tragic accident'
The accident happened in Carmarthen at about 1530 GMT on Sunday.The accident happened in Carmarthen at about 1530 GMT on Sunday.
Dyfed-Powys Police have described Jake's death as a "tragic accident". They said his family was being supported by a police family liaison officer.Dyfed-Powys Police have described Jake's death as a "tragic accident". They said his family was being supported by a police family liaison officer.
The mart ground is a large open area with car parks and buildings at an agricultural livestock market next to the showground at Nantyci on the western outskirts of the town.The mart ground is a large open area with car parks and buildings at an agricultural livestock market next to the showground at Nantyci on the western outskirts of the town.
A spokesman said the market was closed for Christmas and the site had been locked.A spokesman said the market was closed for Christmas and the site had been locked.
The owner of an outdoor sports driving facility where Jake practised with his brother has paid tribute to him.The owner of an outdoor sports driving facility where Jake practised with his brother has paid tribute to him.
Kevin Evans, who runs K-Quads Activity Centre in Llangain in Carmarthenshire, said the youngster rode a 50cc quad bike on tracks at the 30-acre facility.Kevin Evans, who runs K-Quads Activity Centre in Llangain in Carmarthenshire, said the youngster rode a 50cc quad bike on tracks at the 30-acre facility.
'Proud parents''Proud parents'
He said: "He was very competent. He won everything in his class this year. He had a bright future. He was a lovely little boy."He said: "He was very competent. He won everything in his class this year. He had a bright future. He was a lovely little boy."
Mr Evans said Jake's mother and sister would often accompany the two boys.Mr Evans said Jake's mother and sister would often accompany the two boys.
He said: "The family all used to come, the mother, the sister - they were so close.He said: "The family all used to come, the mother, the sister - they were so close.
"They used to make it a family day out more or less and were such proud parents. They were so close.""They used to make it a family day out more or less and were such proud parents. They were so close."
Martin Griffiths, head teacher of Richmond Primary School in Carmarthen, which Jake had attended for two years, said the youngster was a "delightful little boy, quiet and very popular and well liked in school".Martin Griffiths, head teacher of Richmond Primary School in Carmarthen, which Jake had attended for two years, said the youngster was a "delightful little boy, quiet and very popular and well liked in school".
He said: "Jake's family has been associated with our school for very many years and were most supportive of their children in all they did both and out of school.He said: "Jake's family has been associated with our school for very many years and were most supportive of their children in all they did both and out of school.
"We will do all we can to support Jake's family during this tragic event and for the children on their return to school.""We will do all we can to support Jake's family during this tragic event and for the children on their return to school."