Kanan-Jay died in hospital after being hit by a car in Ellesmere Port
Kanan-Jay died in hospital after being hit by a car in Ellesmere Port
The family of Kanan-Jay, who was killed after being hit by a car, have continued their plea to give him the “send-off he deserves”. Cheshire Police were called to Anchor Drive in Ellesmere Port at around 11.40am on Sunday, April 19, following reports a child had been hit by a black Infiniti FX30D.
Kanan-Jay was taken to hospital with family members after emergency services attended near Whitby Sports and Social Club. He was later transferred to the Countess of Chester Hospital, where he died from his injuries. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The family has since launched a fundraiser that nearly doubled overnight, raising more than £13,000 to support his loved ones and help cover funeral expenses.
The JustGiving appeal reads: “Please can you all take the time to help my beautiful sister at the devastating time who sadly lost her beautiful little boy on Sunday in a horrific accident age six years old. Please support her and his dad to give my nephew the best send off that he deserves.
“No words can ever come close to the pain we’re all feeling as a family. Sleep easy Kanan-Jay. YNWA.”
Several bunches of flowers have been left on Anchor Drive in tribute to Kanan-Jay. One note read: “Rest in peace little man. Forever 6.”
Another said: “Among the angels now. Goodbye little man.”
Bunches of flowers have also been left outside the Whitby Sports and Social Club.
Others have paid tribute on social media. Responding to the ECHO’s Facebook post, Libby Bielby said: “Poor boy. So sad. Thinking of all his family and friends at this sad time. No parent should have to go through this. Fly high with the angels little man.”
Jakki added: “My thoughts are with the little boy’s family. No parent should bury a child, this will change their lives forever, like it did mine and many other parents.
“Sending my condolences to his parents, my thoughts are with you. RIP little man, forever 6.”
Residents living on Anchor Drive described a heavy police presence in the area following the incident, with a cordon remaining in place for several hours.
One man said he returned home to find the area sealed off. He said: “I was out when it happened. When we came back there were police blocking off the whole area. I parked my car out of the taped-off area and they let me go home.
“I just saw the forensics focusing on the area where it must have happened. I sadly didn’t see or hear anything, only the aftermath. When the cops were here they were putting little yellow markers on the actual driveway.
“We have lots of kids playing out. Most of the houses here have young ones. They’re quite often zooming up and down on bikes. I think most people are quite aware of young kids playing on the road so most people are quite aware. But it’s tragic. I just have no idea how or why.”
Other residents echoed concerns about speeding but said most drivers are usually aware of children playing in the area. One man said: “I was working nights so I only really knew something had happened when the police cordon was put out. You get speeding everywhere.
“You hear the odd whizzing of cars going past but most people know there’s kiddies knocking about. It’s really shocking, it’s tragic.”
A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, drug driving, and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence. He has since been released on bail.
Anyone wishing to donate to the family’s fundraiser can do so here.