Baby killed in devastating car crash as heartbroken parents pay tribute to ‘sweetest & most loving little character’
THE FAMILY of a baby who tragically died in a horrific car crash have released an emotional tribute to their “sweetest and most loving little character”.
18-month-old Teddy Britten-Goddard died following the road traffic collision on the A303 near Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Friday, March 28.
His family have now paid tribute to their “gorgeous” boy, following his tragic death, in a post on the Salisbury Police Facebook page.
They wrote: “It’s with a truly broken heart that I say this but our gorgeous boy gained his wings today.
“He was truly the sweetest most loving little character that we were blessed to have.
“Our hearts are shattered into pieces.”
The heart-broken family added: “Teddy Jason this isn’t a goodbye, just a see you later”.
Wiltshire Police said its thought are with Teddy’s family at this “difficult time”.
Teddy sustained life-threatening injuries in the three-vehicle crash at around 5.30pm on March 28.
The 18-month-old boy was rushed to hospital where he tragically died.
Several others were injured in the shocking crash, including a five-year-old boy and a man in his 70s, police say.
The collision unfolded after a grey Skoda Karoq joined the eastbound carriageway of the A303 and smashed into a white Peugeot 208 which was travelling in the same direction.
After colliding with a Skoda Karoq, the vehicle spun onto the westbound carriageway and crashed head-on with a silver Volvo V70 near the Bulford junction.
Teddy’s family had initially created a GoFundMe page shortly after the crash to help with their everyday costs.
However, the page later revealed that 18-month-old Teddy had died in hospital, after thousands of pounds had been raised.
Jack Goddard, who created the GoFundMe page, wrote: “As most of you are aware my brother, his partner and their kids were involved in a car crash leaving his partner with serious injuries and his one-year-old boy fighting for his life.
“Unfortunately, due to his injuries, Teddy has now passed away.
“This will continue to result in missed days at work while still having to cover every day costs, which is definitely adding up.
“The money will continue to be used to cover these every day costs until things become more stable.”
Jack continued: “Some of the funds will be used to provide Teddy and his family with the best farewell possible.
“Any money remain will be donated to Ronald McDonald house and the paediatric unit who did a wonderful job at looking after Teddy and supporting the family
“Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. It is appreciated.”
The GoFundMe page can be found here.