TRAGIC :Mother Watches as Husband and Son Die in Tragic Road Accident

This is so Sad,

A mum watched in horror as her husband and schoolboy son were knocked down and killed as the family walked home from a Christmas party.

The 43-year-old dad and the couple's seven-year-old son both died in hospital.

The boy, who was critically ill on a life support machine, passed away on Sunday night, less than 24 hours after he was knocked down.

His mother and other relatives were at his bedside yesterday afternoon when they took the agonising 
decision to turn the ventilator off.

Tragedy struck as the family walked home from a friend's house shortly after midnight on Saturday night.

The dad was walking ahead holding his son's hand as they crossed a dual carriageway at an accident blackspot. They were hit by a black Alfa Romeo car.

The 22-year-old male driver was arrested and is helping police with their inquiries.

The mum, who was walking behind her husband and son, was uninjured but needed treatment for shock.

Family and friends left poignant tributes at the scene of the devastating crash throughout the day.

A neighbour who lives close to the crash site said:

"They were with other members of their family, laughing and singing along as they went. It's such a tragedy, especially just before Christmas.