Parents' heartbreak at son's death in tragic M6 crash

Dev Naran died in a horrific crash which involved a lorry and a car.

The eight-year-old boy, from Leicester, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motorway was shut for more than seven hours while an investigation got under way.

Emergency services were called to the motorway close to Spaghetti Junction at around 7.30pm on Thursday.

The crash involved a red Toyota Yaris car, which is believed to have stopped on the hard shoulder.

It happened on the southbound section between junctions 6 for the Aston Expressway and 5 for Castle Bromwich.

At the time the lane was a running lane as part of the smart motorway scheme, say West Midlands Police.

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, in a statement, 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 West Midlands Police, 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 police on 101, quoting log 2160 of 31 May.