Thousands raised for parents of newborn killed when car hit pram ‘on first walk’
Well-wishers have raised thousands of pounds for the family of a two-week old baby boy killed in his pram by a driver in the Midlands.
Ciaran Leigh Morris was struck by a BMW on his ‘first walk’ on Sunday afternoon and a 34-year-old man has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
A fundraiser aiming to provide £2,000 for the boy’s young family has smashed its target and stood at more than £17,000 on Tuesday afternoon. His parents Camaron Morris and Codie Holyman are just 18.
The appeal, which has been sponsored by well over 1,100 people, reads simply: ‘On the 4th of April, a traffic collision occurred on Brownhills high street that resulted in the loss of life of a two week old baby. We are trying to raise funds to support the family at this very difficult time.’
Meanwhile, James Paul Davis has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the incident in Brownhills.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: ‘A man has been charged in connection with a crash that killed a two-week-old baby boy in Brownhills.
‘Ciaran Leigh Morris was being pushed along the pavement by family at the time and suffered serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital but nothing could be done to save him.
‘James Paul Davis, aged 34, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving while uninsured, failing to stop at the scene of a collision and failure to report a collision.’
Davis, who is from Walsall, was due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
In a tribute released on Monday, Ciaran’s parents said: ‘Mommy’s and Daddy’s hearts will always ache, we love you more than anything.
‘We didn’t get to keep you for long but we are happy we had the chance to meet you, look after you and call you our son.
‘Fly high angel.’
Dozens of flowers have been left at the scene of the incident.
To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
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