Family of Lennix Sutcliffe pay tribute following fatal collision

The 8-year-old sadly died on Saturday (13 April) afternoon in Dilton Marsh in Wiltshire

8-year-old Lennix Sutcliffe
Author: Amber RoderickPublished 15th Apr 2024
Last updated 15th Apr 2024

The family of a child who sadly died in a collision in Dilton Marsh have described him as 'the light of our small village'.

8-year-old Lennix Sutcliffe was fatally injured while on a scooter on Woodland View at around 4:30pm on Saturday (13 April) when a driver was pulling into a driveway.

Lennix sadly died at the scene.

His parents Jackie and Chris have released the following tribute:

"Our Lennix was always playing, a happy go lucky child who was loved by everyone and who loved everyone.

"He simply loved life and was the light of our small village. He loved Pokémon and his favourite character was Charizard.

"He was playing today, just playing, taking every ounce of enjoyment that life offered.

8-year-old Lennix Sutcliffe

"We as a family are now coming together to support one another. We ask our community to provide us both time and space in the days, weeks and months ahead of us."

Wiltshire Police say enquiries in relation to the collision remain ongoing by their Serious Collision Investigation Team.

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