May 11th 2024.
Seven-year-old William Brown was playing with his friends in his front garden when their football accidentally bounced over a nearby wall. Being the responsible young lad that he was, William went to retrieve the ball from the road. However, fate had other plans for him that day.
As he was making his way back to his friends with the football in hand, a van suddenly appeared and struck him. The impact was so strong that it pushed William into the path of an oncoming car, which also hit him. Despite the efforts of the medics who arrived on the scene, William tragically passed away from severe head injuries.
His devastated parents, Laura and William Brown Snr, were left to mourn the loss of their sweet and gentle son. In a touching tribute, Laura described William as the "sweetest boy in the world." William Snr, holding up his son's beloved green football shirt, made an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.
The van involved in the hit and run had left the scene before the emergency services arrived. However, on Saturday, the driver, Stewart Powell, was charged with failing to stop after a collision and driving without insurance. The police spokesperson stated that although there was insurance for the van, it was being driven outside the terms of the policy at the time of the collision.
The loss of young William has left a gaping hole in his family's lives. His parents are still trying to come to terms with the tragedy and are seeking justice for their son. Powell has been bailed and is set to appear in court in May. May William's memory live on and serve as a reminder to always obey traffic laws and to drive responsibly.
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