Toddler who died after being hit by a car at a popular showground is identified – as his heartbroken mother breaks her silence
A toddler who died after being hit by a car at a popular showground has been identified as three-year-old Toby Allen.
His heartbroken mother Tyana Maree Dowler announced the death of her “beautiful little boy” who loved dinosaurs on social media.
“It is with a heavy heart that Chris, Ella, Arlo and I have to post this,” she posted on behalf of herself and her grieving family.
‘On Tuesday, our beautiful little boy Toby was unfortunately involved in a tragic accident (which resulted in) his precious life being cut short.
“Right now, we’re doing the best we can to get through each day and be there for what’s left of our family.”
Toby was found in a critical condition at Rockhampton Showgrounds on Exhibition Road, in central Queensland, about 4.30pm on Tuesday.
A three-year-old boy who tragically died after being hit by a car in Rockhampton Queensland has been named Toby Allen (pictured)
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics treated the three-year-old at the scene but he could not be saved.
The tragedy occurred a week before the start of the Rockhampton Agricultural Show.
Mrs Dowler said it had been a ‘very difficult time’ for her family.
‘We find comfort in knowing that our baby is watching us and, as Ella would like to say, ‘he, along with all the dinosaurs he loves so much, is their king and rides them’.
“Fly high my beautiful boy. You are so loved in life and even more so in death.”
Toby’s (pictured) heartbroken mother Tyana Maree Dowler shared her grief and news of the death of her dinosaur-loving ‘beautiful little boy’ with family and friends on social media
a GoFundMe was established to help pay for Toby’s funeral costs.
Organizer Amanda Mcpherson wrote that “the unimaginable tragedy has left (Toby’s) parents devastated with two other young children to care for.”
The fundraiser has already raised more than $17,000 of its $20,000 goal.
A memorial with toys and flowers has gone up outside Gate 8 at the Rockhampton Showgrounds in tribute to the toddler.
The incident is being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety with assistance from the Forensic Crash Unit.
