Tributes have poured in for a 13-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a car on East Lancashire Road.
Harry Kinney-Ryan was struck by a silver Vauxhall Astra Estate as he walked on East Lancashire Road, close to the Stonedale Retail Park, at 7.25pm on Wednesday, December 7. He was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition, where he died yesterday, December 9
His great-uncle Teddy Williams posted on Facebook: "This lovely young guy is my nephew Harry. He would have been just 14 on January 12, 2023.
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"On Wednesday he was knocked down on the East Lancs Road and the life support machine has now been turned off and Harry has gained his wings. My whole family are naturally absolutely devastated. Harry is my sister's grandson.
He added: "I do not know how we go on from here but we have to be strong and our lives must go on. Harry will be forever young."
ECHO readers have shared messages of condolence. Rose Hill said: "My heart goes out to all his family and friends on the tragic loss of such a young boy. RIP Harry. Absolutely devastating news for everyone who knew him. Love and prayers to you all at such a difficult time."
Susan Langley said: "Heart-breaking, condolences to his family. RIP young man. Flying with the angels."
Elaine Cliffe said: "So very sorry for his family it's so heart-breaking his family must be in bits. RIP young man it shouldn't have happened. Condolences to your family and friends."
Alan McCarthy said: "Condolences and prayers to his family at this very sad time."
Marg Evans said: "Absolutely no words for this. Thoughts go out to all his family and to the emergency services involved."
Michelle Gavan said: "Can’t even begin to imagine what this poor boy's family are going through, absolutely heart-breaking. Fly high with the angels Harry Forever young RIP."
A 34-year-old man was arrested and bailed pending further inquiries while a police investigation into causing death by dangerous driving continues.
Detective sergeant Andy Roper, from Merseyside Police's matrix serious collision investigation unit, said: "Harry’s family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers as our enquiries continue and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
"If you were travelling on the East Lancashire Road around the time of the incident and have any dashcam footage that could help us with our investigation, or you have any CCTV or information please come forward.
A fund-raiser for Harry's family has been set up in his memory.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Team on 0151 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk , or DM @MerPolTraffic on Twitter quoting reference 22000902647.
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