Police have issued a renewed appeal for witnesses, following the death of Kai Corkum (3) in a collision in Newtownards around 5.20pm on Thursday (December 13).
Kai was taken to hospital following the incident but sadly died from his injuries yesterday afternoon (Friday).
Tributes have been paid to the child on social media.
Appeals have been made for traffic calming measures on the Movilla Road.
The news of little Kai Corkum’s passing is truly heartbreaking. The kind of news no family wants to hear this close to Christmas. Without knowing the full circumstances it’s hard to comment, but surely something can be done to reduce the speed on the Movilla Road? @JimShannonMP
— Andrew Mckee (@andyjmckee) December 15, 2018
My heart goes out to the family of little 3 year old Kai Corkum who has died after a road traffic accident in Newtownards. #KaiCorkum ???
— Zoe Salmon LLB CPLS (@Zoe_Salmon) December 15, 2018
The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Golf and occurred around 5.20pm.
We are Beyond devastated with the heartbreaking news tonight . Our very deepest condolences to Michael , Yasmine and entire Corkum family circle .
Both games are off tomorrow
RIP Kai with the angels
John 11:25-26— BallywalterRecFc (@BallywalterRec) December 14, 2018
Police are asking anyone who was in the Movilla Road area of the town around that time on Thursday afternoon and witnessed the collision to get in touch with them as soon as possible, as they may have information vital to the investigation.
“If you were driving in the area you may also have dashcam footage – and if you do, again I would urge you to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 1000 of 13/12/18,” said Inspector O’Connor.
So very sad to hear this morning that nursery pupil Kai (Ky) Corkum from Newtownards has died. Heartbreaking news. Deepest sympathy to his parents, family and friends at Castle Gardens Primary School.
— Sharon O'Connor (@SharonCDir) December 15, 2018
Tragic news tonight that young 3 year old Kai Corkum who was the victim of a road traffic accident on the Movilla Road, Newtownards has lost his fight for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of unbearable grief
— peter weir (@peterweirmla) December 14, 2018