Crawley: Mother pays tribute to boy, 12, killed in crash

Tyler Wills was taken to hospital by ambulance after the crash on Friday but later died

The mum of a 12-year-old who died after being hit by a car has paid tribute to her "beautiful boy".

Police were called to reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Crawley Avenue, Crawley, at about 14:45 GMT on Friday.

Sussex Police has confirmed Tyler Wills, of Arnfield Close in Crawley, was taken to hospital by ambulance, but later died.

His family have remembered him as the "most caring, loving, kind boy".

Tyler's mother said in a statement: "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."

A police investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

Anyone who may have seen the crash, who was in the area at the time or has relevant footage, has been asked to contact Sussex Police.

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