Adam McClelland: Tributes to dad of two after he dies in hit-and-run collision
The family of a young dad of two who was left for dead in an early-morning hit-and-run collision have paid tribute to him.
Adam McClelland was found in the road in the early hours of last Wednesday. Police discovered that he had been hit by a car - and the driver had not stopped at the scene.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now his family have paid tribute to him, saying: “It is with the deepest sadness we have to announce that our beautiful boy Adam McClelland, 26 years old, passed away on Wednesday.
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“This has left a massive emptiness in our lives that is impossible to fill. He leaves behind his two beautiful boys aged six and four and their mum, a mum and dad, seven brothers, grandparents and friends who will keep his memory alive forever.
“Funeral arrangements are being made and will be distributed to everyone who loved and knew him, over the next few days.”
The incident happened on the Wimborne Road in Poole, Dorset, near the junction with Heath Avenue in Oakdale. Police were told about Adam at 2.12am on Wednesday and it is thought the collision happened six minutes earlier.
Later a 51-year-old man from Bournemouth was arrested on suspicion of driving offences, and was released on police bail as officers continue to investigate the collision. They want to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell footage from the areas to come forward, if they have not already.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, via email at [email protected] quoting occurrence number 55260002554. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.