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| Boy, 13, dies after being hit by car in Erdington | Boy, 13, dies after being hit by car in Erdington |
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| A 13-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car while out with his family. | A 13-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car while out with his family. |
| West Midlands Police said Mason O'Grady was crossing Chester Road in Erdington, Birmingham, when he was hit by a black VW Polo just before 18:50 BST on Sunday. | |
| He was taken to hospital where he later died. | He was taken to hospital where he later died. |
| The driver - a 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop - remains in police custody. | The driver - a 28-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop - remains in police custody. |
| A tribute released by his family described Mason as a "kind, loving and genuine" boy with a "heart of gold". | |
| It said: "He would do anything to make you smile and he brought happiness and joy to the life of everyone he met. | |
| "Mason, we will love you always." | |
| Hayley Myles, a friend of Mason's mother at Sutton Town Netball Club, described him as "a beautiful soul" who was always smiling. | |
| "This is just awful," she said. "He was so lovely, funny, you never saw him in a bad mood." | |
| Meanwhile, a fundraising page set up following his death has raised more than £6,000. | |
| Det Sgt Alan Hands said: "This is a parent's worst nightmare and it's impossible to imagine their grief, but specialist officers will be supporting them as our investigation continues." | Det Sgt Alan Hands said: "This is a parent's worst nightmare and it's impossible to imagine their grief, but specialist officers will be supporting them as our investigation continues." |
| Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. | Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101. |
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