The parents of a teenager hit and killed in a crash during the school run have paid tribute to their “beautiful boy”.

Freddie Coleman, 15, died after he was struck by a vehicle in Stock Road in Stock – near Chelmsford in Essex – on Friday at around 8.20am.

A second teenage boy was airlifted to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

Both were students at Mayflower High School in Billericay, which is around one-and-a-half miles from the crash scene.

Freddie’s parents Jason and Jo said: “Our beautiful boy Freddie, a much-loved son, grandson, brother, nephew and uncle sadly died on November 3 at 8.30am.

“He was loved by everybody who knew him, our kind, happy, funny boy. Please respect our privacy during this dreadful time.”

A 23-year-old man was arrested after the crash on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

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He has been released while police make further enquiries.

Essex Police is appealing for people who witnessed the incident to come forward with information.

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