'Beautiful' boy, six, dead in horror Cheshire crash as 'drug driver' arrested

'Beautiful' boy, six, dead in horror Cheshire crash as 'drug driver' arrestedTributes have been paid to a 'beautiful' six-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in Ellesmere Port on SundayNewsEliana Nunes News Reporter17:08, 21 Apr 2026Updated 17:23, 21 Apr 2026View ImageKanan-Jay died after being hit by a car in Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port (Image: JustGiving)Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" six-year-old boy who died after being hit by a car in Cheshire - with a driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving.The child was struck by a black Infiniti FX30D on Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port, at about 11.40am on Sunday, Cheshire Police said. He was rushed to hospital with family members after emergency services attended near Whitby Sports and Social Club.He was later transferred to the Countess of Chester Hospital, where he died from his injuries. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing a death by dangerous driving, drug driving, and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence. He has since been released on bail.In the tribute on JustGiving, the boy was named as Kanan-Jay. The appeal reads: "Please can you all take the time to help my beautiful sister at the devastating time who sadly lost her beautiful little boy on Sunday in a horrific accident age six years old."Please support her and his dad to give my nephew the best send off that he deserves. No words can ever come close to the pain we're all feeling as a family. Sleep easy Kanan-Jay. YNWA."The fundraiser has already raised nearly £7,000 to support the child's family. Flowers and notes have been left on Anchor Drive, with notes reading "Rest in peace little man. Forever 6" and "Among the angels now. Goodbye little man."Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the crash.Article continues below...