Boy, 11, fighting ‘hour by hour’ to survive after crash that killed his best friend
An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life ‘hour by hour’ after a car hit him and his friend who has since died from his injuries.
A blue BMW hit Mason Deakin and his best friend Steven Duffield, 10, while they were riding their bikes in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire on Monday.
Both boys were rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary but Steven died and Mason was left with life-threatening injuries.
Mason is currently in a coma on life support at Leeds General Infirmary where he was transferred after the accident on Monday.
Because of coronavirus rules, only Mason’s parents are allowed to see him while the rest of his family have to wait for updates in Hull.
Mason’s father, Jordan Deakin told Hull Live that the whole family is ‘in bits’ and that doctors have told him they have to ‘take it hour by hour’.
‘He is stable but he is not out of the woods yet,’ said Jordan.
Mason’s parents are both staying in Leeds so they can visit him when they are allowed to.
Jordan said: ‘It is very difficult. Things are looking positive a little but anything could go wrong.’
He also thanked people for their support and tributes to his son’s best friend Steven.
A spokeswoman for Humberside Police said: ‘A 30-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving offences has been released under investigation as we continue our enquiries.
‘Steven’s family continue to receive support at this difficult time from our specially trained officers and are grateful for all the messages of the love and support pouring in from the public.’
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