A nine-year-old boy has died following a serious two-car collision on Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton on July 28. The boy, named as Kyron, was critically injured in the crash and was rushed to hospital, but has tragically passed away.
An off-duty nurse, police and paramedics worked on the boy at the scene and restarted his heart before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition. West Midlands Police confirmed the death in a statement.
Family's tribute and fundraiser
Kyron's brother, Darnel Gittens, has shared a heartfelt tribute to his little brother and launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the funeral service. He described Kyron as a "happy, loving and special child" who was "always full of dreams and determination."
Writing on the fundraising page, Darnel said: "Kyron was such a happy, loving and special child. He loved Pokémon and dinosaurs, and he was always full of dreams and determination. He had so much he wanted to achieve in life and was the kind of person who wanted to turn his dreams into reality."
Community support and donation details
At the time of publication, £6,315 had been raised towards a target of £11,000. Darnel started the fundraiser to give his brother the "beautiful and dignified funeral he deserves." He added: "We want to give him the best possible farewell and celebrate the wonderful little boy that he was. Any donation, no matter how big or small, would mean so much to our family during this incredibly painful time."
In his tribute, Darnel concluded: "Kyron, I love you so much, You will always be my special little brother, and you will never be forgotten." The family has asked for privacy during this tragic time, and the police have echoed that request.
