THE family of a two-year-old Kenwick boy killed when he ran on to the road after buying a lollipop don't blame the driver who hit him, it was reported tonight.
Police said toddler Christian Mead was playing with other children on Wanaping Rd when the accident happened about 5.30pm.
Nine News said tonight his family did not blame the driver whose 4WD hit Christian.
Christian had been crossing the road back to his home, excited after having been bought a lollipop from a roadside ice-cream van.
The 47-year-old woman driver had stopped her silver Jeep Cherokee immediately to render assistance.
Christian, the youngest of 13 children, died at the scene.
His father, Steven Mead, said he would be greatly missed by his family.
"It's taken a piece of my heart away that can never be replaced," Mr Mead said.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, or who saw the vehicle involved before the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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