A devastated mum has paid a heartfelt tribute to her eight-year-old son who died in a crash in Catterick last week.
Joshua Slater died after being hit by a car on Somerset Close in the town last Tuesday (5 September).
Today his mum Kirsty issued a statement through the police, describing him as “a bundle of joy, who was always smiling and always lit up the room.
“He loved everyone in his life, his family, and his friends, he loved music and motorbikes and football, he was a proud Chelsea fan.
“Joshua was kind and caring and loved with every part of his soul especially his mum, we were best mates.”
Kirsty thanked everyone in the emergency services who attended that night, and everyone in the local community who have reached out to her.
On Facebook, she posted: “You were the sunshine that came into my life in the middle of a storm.
“You’re personality had the ability to brighten up anyone’s day.
“You cared. You cared so much. You cared with every ounce of your soul.
“The love you had, for such a tiny little soul, was incredible.”
And she added: “I love you, my boy. My best friend. My whole entire heart will be yours forever until the day we meet again.”
A GoFundMe appeal for the family in the light of the tragedy has so far raised more than £25,000.