Tributes Paid to Boy Killed in Cycling Collision
January 9th, 2012
Tributes have been paid to a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a collision with a car.
His family have described him as a “generous, giving and sensitive young man.”
Tributes have been paid to a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a collision with a car.
His family have described him as a “generous, giving and sensitive young man.”
The Welshpool boy was hit by a car near his home on the A483.
The road was closed for almost 6 hours while investigators pieced together what had happened.
The boy was believed to be out cycling with a friend when the critical accident happened.
The 14-year-old’s farther said: “Jim was a very generous, giving and sensitive young man. He was popular and made friends easily.
“He was a member of Four Crosses young farmers and embraced being a member of the farming community. Jim had a natural affinity with animals.
“This tragedy has left an enormous void in all of our lives. He was a fantastic son, brother and grandson.”