A seven-year-old boy who died after being struck by two vehicles on the A38 in Staffordshire has been named as Isaac Radbourne. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway in Swinfen, near Lichfield, at around 5am on Saturday.
Police said Isaac had found his way onto the carriageway from his home despite measures in place to prevent such an incident. He was hit by a blue Vauxhall Mokka and a white Mercedes. Both drivers remained at the scene and are assisting officers with their inquiries.
In a statement, Isaac's family described him as a "beautiful, loving young boy who will be sorely missed". They added: "Please respect our family and allow us time to grieve in privacy."
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward. Sergeant Chris Sweetmore said: "This incident is devastating for everyone involved and we continue to investigate the circumstances. Speculation as to what may have occurred is not helpful for the family or the wider investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 109 of 7 March, or email collision investigators at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk. The A38 at Swinfen is a major commuter route linking Lichfield with Birmingham and Derby.
