Boy, 14, dies after being hit by car while riding his bicycle as family pay tribute to ‘baby boy’
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle as his heartbroken family pay tribute.
The young teen was struck in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire on Tuesday while on his bike.
Paramedics raced to the scene of the crash at 7.40pm and the the boy was immediately rushed to hospital.
Despite the efforts of hospital staff the teen tragically died in hospital.
Avon and Somerset Police said: “A 14-year-old boy has died after a collision in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire last week.
“Leyton Coombs sadly died following the collision on Great Stoke Way involving a car and his bicycle on Tuesday 18 March.
“Emergency services were called to the incident at 7.40pm and paramedics took him to hospital in a serious condition.
“Tragically, despite the efforts of medics, he died in hospital on Sunday (23 March).
“Our thoughts are with Leyton’s family at this devastating time. They are being supported by a specially trained officer and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses.”