Death of cricket star Steve James daughter will be investigated over hospital delays in days before she died aged 21 from suspected sepsis

The death of former England cricket star Steve James daughter is set to be investigated over hospital delays in the days before she died from suspected sepsis. 

Bethan James, 21, tragically died on February 9 2020 - a day after she was taken ill. 

She lived in Cardiff and was studying at university at the time. The 21-year-old had undergone a bowel operation at a young age and was diagnosed with Crohns disease the year before her death.

An inquest heard that the investigation will look into possible delays in her medical care - including her transfer by ambulance to hospital as well as her admission to hospital itself.

Mr James, who is a former Glamorgan and England batsman, has spoken of his heartbreak at losing Bethan and being unable to get home before she passed away. 

Bethan James (pictured), 21, tragically died on February 9 2020 - a day after she was taken ill from a suspected case of sepsis 

Bethan with her father former Glamorgan and England batsman Steve James. Mr James has spoken of his heartbreak at losing Bethan and being unable to get home before she passed away

Mr James previously said: When I left, I didnt actually go up and see Bethan, I shouted to her and said goodbye from downstairs. The next time I see her shes lying dead in a hospital. Thats something thats going to stay with me for the rest of my life

The cricketer turned rugby writer was away covering the Wales versus Ireland Six Nations match when Bethan became unwell. 

Mr James previously said: When I left, I didnt actually go up and see Bethan, I shouted to her and said goodbye from downstairs. The next time I see her shes lying dead in a hospital. Thats something thats going to stay with me for the rest of my life. 

Im driving back along the M4 and then eventually I get a call from Jane saying Bethans gone and a nurse comes on to tell me to pull over because Im obviously in no state [to drive].

So, I pull over, Im sick on the side of the road and I wish Id been here.

Following her death, Mr James tweeted: We have the most indescribably devastating news that our beautiful daughter Bethan suddenly passed away on Saturday evening. Our hearts are broken. She was the most wonderfully caring and kind daughter and sister to Rhys.

Coroner Patricia Morgan told the Pontypridd hearing the full inquest will look into how Bethan came about her death.

It will include her medical history as well as her care treatment under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in the two weeks leading up to her death.

No date was set for the full hearing to take place.