‘Kind and gentle’: the young man who died in the Whangārei accident was ‘undoubtedly adored’

The boy who died in a car accident in Whangārei on New Year’s Day was “undoubtedly adored” by all who knew him.

Six-year-old Myka Tuala from Wellington died a month before her seventh birthday, said a Givealittle page created by a family friend.

The page describes Myka as a happy, kind and gentle boy.

“Our dear friends Charlotte and Jay have had the most devastating start to the new year,” the page read.

“On January 1, just a month before his seventh birthday, his beloved son Myka was involved in a car collision that tragically resulted in his death.”

“Myka’s personality was a true reflection of the loving family environment in which she grew up.

“He was a happy, kind and gentle boy who was undoubtedly adored by all who knew him.”

As of Sunday night, more than 100 people had donated more than $ 6,000 in five hours to the page in support of Myka’s parents.

Five other people were injured in the accident.

The accident occurred on State Highway 1 in Hikurangi between George St and Jordan Valley Rd at around 4:20 p.m.

Myka’s name was released by the police today.

“Our thoughts are with his family at this time,” police said in a statement. ‘

“Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.”