Tributes paid to 'happiest boy' Layton Harrison, 8, who was killed in horror crash with van | The Sun
TRIBUTES have been paid to the "happiest" eight-year-old boy after he was killed in a crash with a van.
Layton Harrison was struck by a black Ford Transit in Penwortham, Lancashire, last Tuesday.
He was rushed to hospital but tragically he couldn't be saved and died shortly after.
Layton's mum Stacey Bailey has now paid tribute to the youngster in a moving statement.
She said: "Layton was a much loved little boy by all who knew him. He was my world and my best friend.
“A part of me went with Layton the day he died. He lit up every room he walked into.
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“He was the most energetic, happiest boy you would ever meet."
Stacey also praised Layton's "selfless" carers who have given her son "love and care" for the past two years.
And the mum thanked police and staff at the Royal Preston Hospital where the youngster was treated.
Stacye added: “Myself and his carers would like to grieve in peace now as we try to come to terms with what has happened.
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“RIP my beautiful baby boy, you will never be forgotten.”
Police were scrambled to Bilsborough Hey at around 4.20pm on August 1.
A probe has been launched with officers appealing for anyone with information to call them on 101 quoting log 0971 of August 1, 2023.
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