Overview
- The multi‑vehicle collision took place on the westbound A30 near Connor Downs while the family were travelling to St Ives, with the incident occurring on Friday, May 28.
- Tobias, eight, was pronounced dead at the scene and his brother Finley, five, died in hospital days later; their parents have issued a tribute and asked for privacy.
- A local man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, was treated for minor injuries and has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
- Two adult women who were travelling in the same vehicle were injured, including a woman in her 70s with serious injuries and a woman in her 40s who was treated and discharged, and the family thanked emergency services and the NHS.
- Community groups including the boys’ school and Christchurch Scouts have paid tribute, specially trained officers are supporting the family, and police continue to seek witnesses using reference 50260136471.