THE parents of a schoolboy who died after being knocked down by a car near the Humber Bridge have released a favourite picture of their aspiring radio DJ son. Koen Allwood and an unnamed girl, both aged 15, were hit by a Peugeot 306 in the Dam Road area of Barton late on Wednesday.
Yesterday, Koen's family released a picture of their boy, labelled a "lovely lad" by one well-wisher, as police revealed two men arrested in connection with the tragedy have been released.
It is understood the girl remains in Hull Royal Infirmary, with what police have described as serious injuries.
Koen, who dreamed of becoming a radio presenter, had made his debut on WildCube, an internet-based amateur station, less than an hour before he was killed.
Fans of the station are taken to a tribute, featuring a candle above Koen's name, his date of birth and the date of his death, when they visit the station's website.
Ashley Hardy, manager of the website, said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family at this time.
"Koen always wished to try his hand at radio and we are glad we gave him the opportunity to do so before his passing.
"Koen was loved by many and will be sorely missed."
One fan of the radio station, who gave his name only as Jack, said: "Koen had a great prospect ahead of him – an aspiring radio presenter and a good one at that. It is a truly tragic loss of such a young person. My thoughts are with his family and anyone affected."
Gage Holland said: "Koen was such a great friend, he was loved by so many and his ambition was always to become a radio presenter.
"He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten."
Meanwhile, floral tributes continued to be laid at the scene of the tragedy, which happened at 10.50pm.
A tribute written on a card attached to a bouquet said: "You will always be remembered as such a lovely lad."
Pupils at Baysgarth School, in Barton, where Koen was preparing to sit his GCSEs, are being supported by teaching staff.
A Humberside Police spokesman confirmed one of the men has been released on police bail, pending further enquiries. The second man has been released with no further action.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or saw the Peugeot 306 shortly before the collision should call police on 101.
