A nine-year-old schoolboy has died in hospital following a serious two-car collision in Kings Norton, West Midlands Police have confirmed. The boy, named only as Kyron, was critically injured in the crash on Masshouse Lane on July 28.
Police, paramedics and an off-duty nurse rushed to save the boy's life and restarted his heart before he was taken to hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts to save him, Kyron passed away in hospital on Wednesday.
Family tribute
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "His family have asked for privacy at this tragic time, and we would ask that you respect their wishes at this time."
In a tribute shared on GoFundMe, Kyron's brother Darnel Gittens described him as a "happy, loving and special" child who was "always full of dreams and determination."
"Kyron was such a happy, loving and special child," his older brother wrote. "He loved Pokémon and dinosaurs, and he was always full of dreams and determination. He had so much he wanted to achieve in life and was the kind of person who wanted to turn his dreams into reality. As his big brother, I could never have asked for a better little brother."
Funeral fundraiser
Darnel added: "The thought of having to say goodbye to him is something I never imagined I would have to face, and our family is completely heartbroken."
He started the GoFundMe page to give his little brother the "beautiful and dignified funeral he deserves." "We want to give him the best possible farewell and celebrate the wonderful little boy that he was," he said. "Any donation, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to our family during this incredibly painful time. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also be greatly appreciated."
He concluded: "Kyron, I love you so much, You will always be my special little brother, and you will never be forgotten."
