A toddler who died after being hit by a car at a popular fairground has been identified as three-year-old Toby Allen.
His heartbroken mother, Tyana Maree Dowler, announced the death of her “beautiful boy” who loved dinosaurs on social media.
“It is with a heavy heart that Chris, Ella, Arlo and I have to post this,” she posted on behalf of herself and her grieving family.
‘On Tuesday, our beautiful little Toby was unfortunately involved in a tragic accident (which resulted in his precious little life being cut short.
“Right now we are doing everything we can to get through each day and be there for what’s left of our family.”
Toby was found in a critical condition at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Exhibition Road in central Queensland about 4.30pm on Tuesday.
A three-year-old boy who tragically died after being hit by a car in Rockhampton Queensland has been named Toby Allen (pictured)
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics treated the three-year-old boy at the scene but were unable to save him.
The tragedy occurred a week before the start of the Rockhampton Agricultural Show.
Dowler said it was a “very difficult time” for his family.
“We take comfort in knowing that our baby is watching us and, as Ella would like to say, “is with all the dinosaurs she loves so much, being their king and riding them.”
‘Fly high my beautiful boy. You are so loved in life and even more so in death.’
Toby’s heartbroken mother (pictured), Tyana Maree Dowler, shared her grief and the news of the death of her ‘beautiful boy’ who loved dinosaurs with family and friends on social media.
TO GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for Toby’s funeral costs.
Organizer Amanda Mcpherson wrote that “the unimaginable tragedy has left (Toby’s) parents devastated with two other young children to care for.”
The fundraiser has already raised more than $17,000 of its $20,000 goal.
A memorial with toys and flowers emerged outside Gate 8 at the Rockhampton Showgrounds, in tribute to the boy.
The incident is being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety with the assistance of the Forensic Accident Unit.