Dan Millichamp was killed in similar circumstances to his cousin 10 years ago (Picture: North News)

A teenager who was struck by a car and killed while listening to an iPod died in a similar incident to that which ended the life of his cousin 10 years ago, a coroner has heard.

Dan Millichamp, of Main Street, Crookhall, Consett, was killed after he was hit by a Mercedes, driven by Brian Hazel, on a road in County Durham last year.

He was rushed to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria hospital by helicopter but died the next day from massive head injuries.

Police said the 19-year-old may have been listening to music on his iPod when he was hit, with witnesses reporting they saw him wearing earphones.




PC Edgar said: ‘The property that was taken from Daniel at the scene was a mobile phone and iPod.

‘Two of the witnesses had made comment that they had seen the iPod hanging from Daniel’s ears.’

The tragedy occurred just a decade after Mr Millichamp’s cousin, Michael Ross, 21, was struck by a van just two miles from the latest incident.

A verdict of accidental death was recorded by the coroner.