Grouville hit-and-run crash victim 'brought laughter and joy to everyone'

Dean and Charlie Lowe were taken to hospital for treatment but died from their injuries

An 11-year-old boy who died after being hit by a vehicle has been described as someone who "brought laughter and joy to everyone he met".

Dean Lowe, 48, and his son Charlie, died in hospital after being injured in Grouville on Saturday evening.

A man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop to report a crash has been released on police bail.

Police have appealed for information that can assist the investigation.

'Shocked and devastated'

Charlie's head teacher Richard Heaven, from St Clement's School, said: "Charlie was the most charismatic of pupils who brought laughter and joy to everyone he met.

"He showed a love for performing. He relished being on stage. He also showed particular interest in the areas of science and history.

"As a school community we are shocked and devastated by this tragic news.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie's and Dean's family at this time."

Rue de Fauvic was closed for 24 hours after the collision

Tributes were paid to Mr Lowe on Monday.

Staff at Acorn Enterprises, where he worked, said they were "devastated" to lose their "much-loved and respected" colleague.

"It often seemed like he knew everyone in Jersey, and certainly anyone who has met him would agree he was full of life and fun," they said in a Facebook post.

It continued: "We send our heartfelt love and condolences to Dean's family and friends."

'High regard'

The Bailiff of Jersey, Timothy Le Cocq, said he was "extremely saddened to hear of the tragic deaths" of Mr Lowe and his son Charlie.

"My thoughts, as I know the thoughts of the wider Jersey community, are with their family, friends, and colleagues and all those touched by them during their lives.

"Having myself read the countless tributes already made by islanders about Mr Lowe it is clear he was held in incredibly high regard, and he had a significant impact on the lives of so many."

Avleano Carvalho, who owns the Dolphin pub, said Mr Lowe would perform music at the venue.

"I've known him for a long time. Every time he had a joke when he'd come in, he was full of life.

"For me he was one of the best people I've met in my entire life".

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