https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13306641/Schoolboy-eight-killed-hit-car-horror-accident-quiet-Wiltshire-cul-sac.htmlSchoolboy, eight, killed after being hit by a car in horror accident on quiet Wiltshire cul-de-sac
By Eirian Jane Prosser
Published: 10:41, 14 April 2024 | Updated: 11:39, 14 April 2024
An eight-year-old schoolboy has died after being struck by a car on a quiet Wiltshire cul-de-sac. Emergency services were called out to the crash in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh at 4.30pm on Saturday. The incident, which saw the quiet road in the rural village closed last night, involved a vehicle and the young boy who had been walking in the area. The tragic scene saw Wiltshire Air Ambulance scramble to the road alongside other 999 responders but despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The little boy's family have been informed and is being supported by a specialist officers. A man in his 30s is being interviewed, the police said, as 'is usual in these circumstances'. Tributes have flooded social media this morning, with many paying their respects tot the boys family. One wrote: 'What an sad news fly high little sending hug and love to his family and friends at this sad occasion.'
Another said: 'This is so very very sad. Sending my thoughts to his family at this most unimaginably awful time.'
'Rest in paradise beautiful boy, thoughts are with the family,' a third added, while a fourth wrote: 'My condolences to the family, this is so tragic to read.'
The devastating collision happened in Dilton Marsh on the warmest day of the year so far. The quiet village has a local pub, called The Prince of Wales, a pre-school and a primary school as well as a parent and toddler group. Woodland View is a small cul-de-sac with a few new build houses backing onto a large field. It is a close walk from both the primary and prep school. 'Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time', a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said.
'A man in his 30s is being interviewed, as is usual in these circumstances,' they added.
Witnesses to the collision or anyone with dash cam footage are being urged to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 218 of yesterday's date (13/04).
Witnesses can also contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.
