A family have paid tribute to their "cheeky, precious" son after he was tragically killed by an electric car when the driver pressed the wrong button. Alfie Tollett, aged seven, died after he was caught between two cars at Plymstock Albion Oaks RFC in Plymouth on February 19, 2023. The boy, who had been watching his brother play rugby , found himself trapped while putting on his boots.
The driver, who was behind the wheel of a Jaguar Land Rover I-PACE , had "relied on feel" to find the reverse button but instead accelerated forwards for about 10 seconds - causing Alfie to be accidentally crushed to death. Despite dad Stephen's attempts to free his son, Alfie sadly died shortly after. Stephen and his wife Gemma have since shared a heartfelt tribute to their son after Plymouth Coroner Deborah Archer issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report, highlighting both a potential issue with the I-PACE design and the driver's "number of errors".
Stephen and Gemma Tollett, Alfie's parents, said: "There is so much we could say about Alfie, but we just want everyone to know he was our amazing, cheeky, precious little boy who we all miss and love so very much. Alfie's memory will always be kept going through his two brothers and sister," reports Plymouth Live. "Keep chasing the Pokemons, riding the unicorns, and scoring the goals up there our special Alfie Moo.
We'd like to thank everyone who has sent kind messages of support for our family since that terrible day. Alfie will be forever in.