Tributes to 12-year-old boy killed in Crawley crash

Tyler Wills has been described as 'the most caring, loving, kind boy'

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 28th Nov 2022

Tributes have been paid to a 12-year-old boy killed in a collision in Crawley on Friday (November 25th).

Tyler Wills, of Arnfield Close, was struck by a car while walking in Crawley Avenue in Ifield at around 2.45pm.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he passed away later the same day.

His family have issued the following tribute:

“Our beautiful boy Tyler – he was the most caring, loving, kind boy.

“He has made his family so proud; he will be loved and missed forever. Our beautiful boy, I hope you’re up high kicking that ball.

“We love you more than words will ever say.

“Mummy loves you.”

Sussex Police are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of Friday's incident and have issued an appeal for dashcam footage.

Witnesses are asked to contact contact police through collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Farnham.

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