‘He Deserved Better’: Boy, 10, Killed in Crash After Being Left Alone on Minibike, Family Says
TIDWORTH, WILTSHIRE, JUL 9 – Police continue investigations into the fatal collision involving a van and a 10-year-old boy, urging witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward.
- A ten-year-old boy was fatally struck by a delivery van on Oak Close in Tidworth at approximately 7:05 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
- Police responded to the serious incident shortly after it occurred, and the van driver, a man in his 40s making deliveries, stopped at the scene with no arrests made.
- Emergency services including Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance attended, locals ran out to help the boy, who was declared dead at the scene, and Oak Close was cordoned off for investigation.
- Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant video footage to get in touch with the Serious Collision Investigation Team by calling 01225 694597 and referring to log number 305 dated July 9.
- The boy’s family has been notified and is supported by specially trained officers, while the community faces a tragic loss after the fatal collision.
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