An 11-year-old boy who died after he was hit by a bin lorry while riding a bike has been described by his family as ‘the perfect son’.
Thomas Wong was killed on Friday, March 1, after he was involved in a crash with a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road in Edinburgh.
He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while the driver of the bin lorry was reportedly uninjured.
In a tribute to their son, Thomas’s family said: ‘We are utterly heartbroken. Thomas was the perfect son. He was the best little brother to his older sister and was adored by all his family.
‘Thomas went to Cramond Primary School which he loved. He made good friends there. We will all miss him terribly.
‘We are very grateful for all the sympathy and heartfelt messages we have received from people. Thank you.’
Police Scotland is still investigating what happened.
Inspector Andrew Thomson said: ‘Our thoughts are very much with Thomas’s family and friends. Specially trained officers are supporting the family at this time.
‘We are continuing with our enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident and would appeal to anyone who may have information, and has not yet contacted police, is to get in touch with officers.
‘I would also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dash-cam or private CCTV footage from the area.’
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