Who was Harry Kinney-Ryan? Family devastated as boy dies after being hit by car month before 14th b'day
LIVERPOOL, UK: A family is devastated after the tragic death of their 13-year-old son, who was hit by a car a month before his 14th birthday. Harry Kinney-Ryan, who was walking on East Lancashire Road near Stonedale Retail Park, was hit by a Vauxhall Astra Estate at 7.25 pm on Wednesday, December 7. The boy was in critical condition and was immediately taken to nearby Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday, December 10.
In a harrowing post on social media, Teddy Williams, Harry's great-uncle, confirmed his nephew's death, writing, "This lovely young guy is my nephew Harry. He would have been just 14 on January 12, 2023. "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 further 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."
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Police first stated that the 13-year-injuries old's were being treated in a hospital and that his condition was critical. But later his death was confirmed by the officials. During the course of the police investigation into causing death by reckless driving, a 34-year-old man was arrested and bailed pending further investigation.
According to detective sergeant Andy Roper from Merseyside Police's matrix serious collision investigation unit: "Harry’s family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers as our inquiries continue and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.
"If you were traveling 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 fundraiser for Harry's family has been set up in memory of their son.
If you witnessed the collision, have dashcam footage, or have any further information, please contact the Roads Policing Team by calling 0151 777 5747, emailing SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or tweeting @MerPolTraffic quoting reference 22000902647.