Pictured: Tragic 12-year-old boy who was killed in ‘hit-and-run’ in Coventry is named as young football fan Keaton Slater

A young football fan who was tragically killed in Coventry after a car failed to stop as he crossed the road has been named as 12-year-old Keaton Slater, after police urged those responsible to ‘do the right thing’ and to come forward.

Keaton would cross Radford Road nearby Aldi He was hit by a BMW around 4:30 PM on Friday

Paramedics attended but the 12-year-old was found seriously injured and died at the scene, West Midlands Police said.

Keaton is remembered as a keen supporter of Coventry City FC and was described as the ‘light and soul’ of life.

Money is now being raised through a JustGiving campaign to support his loved ones as the community comes together in the wake of the tragedy.

At the time of publication, over £24,000 had been raised.

Keaton Slater has been remembered by his loved ones as an avid fan of Coventry City FC and the ‘light and soul’ a day after he was tragically killed in a ‘hit and run’ incident

Organizer John McDevitt said: ‘No parent should ever have to deal with the trauma of losing a child so young.

‘His family have been made aware of the JustGiving page and are very grateful that this is being done as they try to deal with what has happened.’

Mr McDevitt added: ‘It will help the family with funeral costs and other living expenses, giving them time to come to terms with and grieve the loss of their son and brother without having the added burden of paying for a funeral and going to work. .’

On Saturday, community members paid tribute to the youngster, saying many were in shock and disbelief following the incident.

said local resident Tejinder K Kundi Coventry Telegraph: ‘It happened around the corner from where we live and the whole neighborhood is shocked and in disbelief.’

Coventry councilor Jayne Innes said: ‘A child has lost his life, my love, thoughts and prayers go to his family, friends and school.’

Taiwo Owatemi, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Coventry North West, said her “thoughts and prayers” were with the family, adding: “My heart breaks for Keaton Slater, who has sadly passed away after a hit-and-run at Radford Road. ‘

On Saturday, Sergeant Rich Evans urged everyone involved in the fatal collision to ‘do the right thing’ and come forward.

No arrests have yet been made, West Midlands Police said.

Sergeant Rich Evans, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are appealing to the driver or any of the passengers who were in the vehicle to do the right thing and contact us.

A 12-year-old boy has tragically lost his life and we need you to come forward and turn yourselves in.”

He added: ‘We are helping the family at this very difficult time as they try to understand what happened.’

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 3407-140624, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The incident, which took place in Radford Road, Coventry, on Friday afternoon, has prompted police to appeal to those responsible to ‘do the right thing’ and come forward