The parents of schoolboy Arthur Mason, 15, have paid tribute to their “precious”, “kind-hearted boy” after he was struck down while riding an e-scooter in Marston Moretaine, a sleepy village in Bedfordshire
The parents of a teenage boy killed after being hit by a car as he rode his e-scooter on a roundabout have spoken of their heartbreak.
Arthur Mason, 15, suffered critical injuries when he collided with a car while riding an e-scooter on Bedford Road roundabout in Marston Moretaine.
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Saturday 9 August but succumbed to his injuries just a week later.
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Arthur’s family have now paid tribute to their ‘kind-hearted boy’. His parents said: ‘In loving memory of Arthur. Arthur was a much-loved son, brother, grandson and nephew; whose warmth, laughter and kind heart touched everyone who knew him.
‘Though his time with us was far too short, he filled our lives with love, joy and unforgotten memories.
‘He will be forever missed, but he will always be carried in our hearts. Arthur will be missed beyond words and cherished always. Our precious Arthur.’
Det Sgt Craig Wheeler called for witnesses to the collision to come forward. He said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Arthur’s loved ones. We extend our deepest sympathies and support as they navigate through this difficult time.
‘We are still appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision, to get in touch.
‘Even the smallest detail could help us understand what happened and support the ongoing investigation.’
Anyone with information or footage is asked to report online quoting Operation Snaresbrook.
Earlier this month, a Brit backpacker pleaded guilty after fatally crashing into a dad-of-two while riding an e-scooter under the influence of alcohol in Australia.
Alicia Kemp, from Redditch, Worcestershire, appeared in Perth Magistrates’ Court via video link from prison on Monday, charged with dangerous driving causing death under the influence of alcohol.
The 25-year-old was over the Australian legal limit when she crashed into Thanh Phan, 51, while riding through Perth’s city centre on May 31 Mr Phan died in hospital days later after suffering a brain bleed.
His death thrust the issue of e-scooter regulations into Australia’s national spotlight, prompting the City of Perth and several other local councils to suspend e-scooter hire services indefinitely.