Touching tributes have been paid to the "little man" who sadly died after a crash in Plympton last night.

Police confirmed that a 13-year-old boy, who was riding a micro scooter on Sandy Road, died after being involved in a collision with a BMW at about 8.20pm last night.

A 29-year-old man remains in police custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Specialist road traffic collision investigators attended the scene and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.

This morning, bunches of flowers have been propped against a lamp post close to where the incident happened and hundreds of heartfelt messages have flooded social media.

Flowers at the side of the road near where the crash happened
Flowers at the side of the road near where the crash happened

Many have offered their condolences to the boy's family.

Krista Otgone Ex Vitola said: "RIP little man."

Lauraleigh O'rourke said: "So heartbreaking!! Thoughts are with the young boys family at this very hard and emotional time. xx"

Emma Lou Naylor said: "Rip so tragic, my heart goes out to all the boy's loved ones. I can't imagine the pain you are all feeling right now. xx"

Emma Stanton added: "I cannot imagine the pain his parents must be feeling right now... absolutely heartbreaking. Sending my love and thoughts to the family concerned."

Touching tributes have been left on social media
Touching tributes have been left on social media

Lisa Harris added: "This absolutely breaks my heart, my son is 10 and the thought of losing him is unbearable, so I can only imagine the pain and heartache his parents are feeling right now. Fly high little man xXx."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting log 739 of April 3, alternatively you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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