Six-year-old boy dies after being struck by van in north Wales
Six-year-old Harrison Glynne Jones died after being struck by a van near his home in Llanfairfechan, north Wales, shortly after asking to go for a bike ride. His death has left his family in shock and prompted police to appeal for witnesses and anyone with camera footage to come forward.
The incident happened on Mill Road shortly after 5pm on Thursday. The family said Harrison fell into the narrow road as he mounted his bike, while his father was nearby; he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 39-year-old man arrested on suspicion of driving offences has been released under investigation as enquiries continue. A fundraiser for funeral and memorial costs and family support had raised more than £15,000 by Saturday morning.
- Harrison Glynne Jones, six, died after being struck by a van near his home.
- Police are seeking witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage.
- A fundraiser had raised more than £15,000 by Saturday morning.
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A six-year-old boy named Harrison Glynne Jones died after being struck by a van near his home in Llanfairfechan, north Wales, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred on Mill Road shortly after 5pm, just after he had asked to go for a bike ride.
His family said Harrison fell into the narrow road as he was mounting his bicycle while his father was nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have launched an investigation and appealed for witnesses and camera footage. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Pictured: Boy, 6, killed when he was hit by a Ford Transit tipper outside his home after he asked to go for a bike ride”.