A boy killed in a crash involving a lorry and a car on the M6 has been named.
Dev Naran, from Leicester, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, on a stretch of the motorway in Birmingham, on Thursday.
The eight-year-old was travelling in a red Toyota Yaris which is believed to have stopped on the hard shoulder, according to West Midlands Police.
It happened between between junctions 6 and 5 on the southbound carriageway, where the hard shoulder was being used as a 'running lane' as part of smart motorway scheme.
A spokesman for the West Midlands force said that a man and a woman from the car were taken to hospital with serious injuries where they both remain in a stable condition.
Dev’s heartbroken parents have described him as a "kind and compassionate angel".
In a statement, they said: “He excelled at school and wanted to become a doctor. He looked after his brother Neel, who suffered brain damage at birth. He was a big sports fan and loved Leicester City. Dev was the most perfect son in every way."
Sergeant Alan Wood, from the West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with Dev’s family who have asked for privacy at this very difficult time.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash, in particular anyone with dash cam footage to get in touch."
A 62-year-old lorry driver from Hampshire was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released pending further investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101.
