A two-year-old boy from Dartford has tragically passed away after sustaining injuries in the same car crash which killed his father.

Mother Trudie Hoyle has now paid tribute to her "energetic and loving" boy, and said that to lose both of them this way is "absolutely devastating.

Father and son, both from Dartford in Kent, were involved in a collision on the A267 in Frant on Wednesday, August 18.

The smash on the busy A-road shortly after 11am was between a Ford Fiesta, a white Renault Master, a silver Toyota Estima and a silver Honda that allegedly did not stop after the collision.

Andy Hoyle, 36, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, whilst Joshua, aged just two, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Police said the youngster suffered serious head injuries and was airlifted to King's College Hospital in London in a critical condition and is still receiving treatment.

Sussex Police have sadly announced that Joshua has now died from his injuries, passing away on Friday, August 27.

News Shopper: Both father and son were involved in a horror crash on the A267 on August 18Both father and son were involved in a horror crash on the A267 on August 18

Police investigating the collision, which occurred shortly after 11am, continue to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and for failing to stop after a road accident. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

In a statement released last week, Mr Hoyle's family said: “Andy was a beloved son, husband, father and brother who will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

“We ask that we are allowed time to grieve privately, as we continue to focus on supporting and caring for Andy’s son.”

Detectives investigating the collision are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have captured any dash cam footage from the area around that time.

Detectives continue to investigate, and would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have captured any dash cam footage from the area around that time.

Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Utility.