Baby killed in horror A303 car crash as tributes paid to 'gorgeous boy’
'Sweetest' Teddy Britten-Goddard was just 18-months-old when he died from injuries sustained in a nightmare three car crash on the A303 last month which left his mum with 'serious injuries'
The family of a baby boy killed in a horror car crash have described the child as the “sweetest” and “most loving” person.
Teddy Britten-Goddard was just 18 months when he was killed in a collision on the A303 near Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Friday, March 28. His devastated mother survived the crash, which occurred around 5.30pm, but has been left with serious injuries.
Following the three-vehicle crash, the young boy was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he died. A five-year-old boy and a man in his 70s were also injured in the crash, along with a several other people.
Teddy’s family paid tribute to the boy in a touching post on the Salisbury Police Facebook page where they added that his death “isn’t a goodbye, but a see you later”, reports The Mirror.
Teddy’s family said: “It’s with a truly broken heart that I say this but our gorgeous boy gained his wings today. He was truly the sweetest most loving little character that we were blessed to have. Our hearts are shattered into pieces. Teddy Jason this isn’t a goodbye just a see you later.”
In the post, Sainsbury Police said that “the thoughts of those who attended the incident and the whole of Wiltshire Police are with Teddy's family at this difficult time.”
Many other people took to social media to express sadness and give condolences, with one person saying: “Absolutely devastating, my heart goes out to the family and those who attended (emergency services) they are humans as well. Rest easy little fella.”
“So sad fly high little one, many hugs to mummy and daddy condolences to you all,” wrote another well-wisher.
A third person wrote: “Beautiful angel boy. You deserve so much more.”
Shortly after the crash, Teddy’s family set up a GoFundMe page to help with the costs as Teddy fought for his life and his mum recovered from “serious injuries”.
Following Teddy’s death, mum Holly Britten said: “My darling boy gained his wings and is now at peace. We will obviously use the GoFundMe to give him the best send off possible.
"Thank you to everyone that reached out to me from the last post wishing us well. Your love wasn't and isn't unnoticed. Teddy you will be missed my darling."
Teddy’s uncle and GoFundMe organiser Jack Goddard shared an update which read: “The money will continue to be used to cover these every day costs until things become more stable. Some of the funds will be used to provide Teddy and his family with the best farewell possible.
"Any money remain[ing] will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and the paediatric unit who did a wonderful job at looking after Teddy and supporting the family. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. It is appreciated.”
The horror crash took place after a grey Skoda Karoq entered the eastbound carriageway and smashed into a white Peugeot 2028 travelling in the same direction. The Peugeot then spun into the westbound carriageway, crashing head-on into a silver Volvo V70 near the Bulford junction.
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