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Boy, 6, killed in 'heartbreaking' crash as dad suffers life-changing injuries
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Boy, 6, killed in 'heartbreaking' crash as dad suffers life-changing injuries The boy, named locally as Cohen, died days after a crash involving a Volkswagen Golf and a Citroen Relay in Skellow, Doncaster, while his dad was knocked off his bike A six-year-old boy who died in a car crash just minutes after his dad suffered life-threatening injuries in a separate incident has been pictured for the first time. The boy, named locally as Cohen, was involved in a collision between a white...
Boy, 6, killed in 'heartbreaking' crash as dad suffers life-changing injuries
The boy, named locally as Cohen, died days after a crash involving a Volkswagen Golf and a Citroen Relay in Skellow, Doncaster, while his dad was knocked off his bike
A six-year-old boy who died in a car crash just minutes after his dad suffered life-threatening injuries in a separate incident has been pictured for the first time.
The boy, named locally as Cohen, was involved in a collision between a white Volkswagen Golf and a parked white Citroen Relay van in Skellow, Doncaster. He died in hospital on July 1, six days after the crash.
In a cruel twist of fate, the fatal crash took place just minutes apart from another "devastating accident" which left Cohen's father with "life changing injuries" after he was knocked off his bike by a motorist.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 52-year-old man who had been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and other motoring offences has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
The driver of the van is assisting with the police's enquiries, YorkshireLive reports. A fundraiser was launched after the two incidents to support the father and son's bereaved family.
The page, launched by Leanne Hone, reads: "Our community is coming together to support a local family whose lives were changed forever after two devastating accidents occurred just minutes apart. Tragically, these heartbreaking events claimed the life of a beautiful 6-year-old boy Cohen.
"His father also suffered life-changing injuries and now faces a long and uncertain road to recovery. The family is left not only grieving the unimaginable loss of their little boy, but also facing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that lie ahead.
"No family should have to endure such overwhelming heartbreak alone. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial burden, allowing the family to focus on healing, recovery, and supporting one another during this incredibly difficult time."
More than £2,000 has so far been raised with the help of 52 supporters. A rave is now being planned at Skellow Grange Working Men's Club.
Co-organiser Chloe Rayner said: "Me and Jack Godber have put our heads together as well as our hearts to plan a fundraiser event for my family that sadly lost their six-year-old little boy recently. And nothing brings people together more than a rave.
"All proceeds will go to my family at this devastating time. I want to thank each and every one who's come together to help us make this happen."
You can support the fundraiser here