A 14-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car and his bike near Bristol.
Leyton Coombs was seriously injured in the collision on Great Stoke Way, in Stoke Gifford, just north of the city, around 7.40pm on Tuesday last week.
He died in hospital on Sunday, police today revealed.
More than £5,000 have been raised through a GoFundMe set up for Leyton’s family by his mother’s friend Jade Hall.
Jade said: ‘I’m setting this up for my best friend who tragically lost her eldest child at just 14 years old after being hit off his pushbike by a car on March 18.
‘I just want to take a massive load off hers & her partner and family’s shoulders by raising as much money as possible to fund the funeral and other expenses.. just want them to be able to grieve.’
Yate Town Football Club said it was ‘saddened to hear of the passing’ of Leyton, in a Facebook post sharing the fundraiser.
In a statement, police said: ‘Our thoughts are with Leyton’s family at this devastating time.
‘They are being supported by a specially trained officer and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses.’
Police are appealing for witnesses of the crash, or anyone with footage of it, to come forward.
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