Owen Wightman’s parents described him as a “perfect little man” Police hunting a hit-and-run driver who left a six-year-old boy to die in West Yorkshire have said they had a good response from the public.
Owen Wightman, of Kettlethorpe, Wakefield, was hit by a car on Fishponds Lane, in nearby Chapelthorpe, shortly after midday on Saturday.
CCTV is being examined after the driver, believed to be a young white male, failed to stop at the scene.
The Sun newspaper has put up a £10,000 reward in the search for the driver.
West Yorkshire Police said they were following up a number of calls from the public.
Speaking earlier, Det Supt Paul Taylor, from the force’s homicide and major inquiry team, said CCTV of the car taken from a passing bus was being analysed.
“I would appeal for the driver to come forward and give his version of events prior to us receiving information about what vehicle it was and prior to us knocking on his door,” he said.
He said the driver of the car was believed to have got out and inspected his vehicle for damage immediately after the incident.
The vehicle involved was a small, grey or light-coloured hatchback and officers said it was “likely to have front-end damage as a result of the collision”.
In a statement released on Monday, Owen’s parents Joanne and Neil said their son was “a bundle of joy – our little ray of sunshine”.
Owen’s brother left a note at the crash scene saying he was the “best bro’ ever” Mr Taylor said the boy’s parents were “devastated, absolutely devastated”.
He said: “When you see a picture of Owen you’ll realise what a perfect little boy he was.
“Absolute angel. Blue eyes. Blond hair. And you can imagine what a blow this must be to his mum and dad and his family.”
The youngster had been out playing and was on his way home when he was hit by the car.
Masses of floral tributes and teddy bears have been left at the crash scene.
Owen’s elder brother Jack left a note which read: “You were the best bro’ ever.
“Even when we used to fight and argue I still loved you anyway.”
Another note said: “To mummy and daddy’s little soldier, forever in our hearts, love u always.”
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