Wiltshire: Parents pay tribute to ‘carefree’ son killed in accident while riding toy scooter | UK News

The parents of an eight-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car while playing in Wiltshire said he was “the light of our little village”.

Police said Lennix Sutcliffe was fatally injured while riding a toy scooter when a driver pulled into a garage in Woodland View, Dilton Marsh, at around 4.30pm on Saturday.

His parents, Jackie and Chris, paid tribute to their son after he died at the scene.

“Our Lennix was always playing, a carefree child who was loved by everyone and loved everyone,” they said in a statement.

“He simply loved life and was the light of our little village. He loved Pokémon and his favorite character was Charizard. He was playing today, just playing, enjoying every ounce of fun that life offered.

“We as a family are now coming together to support each other. We ask our community to provide us with time and space in the days, weeks and months ahead.”

Wiltshire Police, who previously said a 30-year-old man was being interviewed by detectivessaid investigations remain ongoing.

The force has appealed for privacy for Lennix’s family as they try to come to terms with their loss.