Mother of two children killed in hit-and-run crash pays tribute to ‘angels’

The parent of 2 children who were killed successful a hit-and-run clang has paid tribute to “our beauteous angels” saying “their love, kindness, and tone unrecorded connected successful the hearts of each who knew them”.

Roman Casselden, 16, and his nine-year-old sister Darcie, who constabulary judge were riding a privately owned e-scooter, died erstwhile they were struck by a car which failed to halt successful Ashlyns successful Pitsea, Essex, astatine astir 6.25pm connected Saturday.

Essex Police said 2 radical arrested successful transportation with the incidental person been released, with a pistillate bailed and a antheral released nether investigation.

In a connection released done police, their parent Emma said: “Roman had a bosom of gold, dedicating his clip to moving with children successful the community.

“His warmth and generosity touched truthful galore lives, bringing smiles, anticipation and encouragement to those who needed it most.

“His bequest is 1 of selflessness, compassion and an unwavering content successful the goodness of people.

“Darcie was a psyche filled with creativity and beauty, with a passionateness for creation that reflected the extent of her spirit.

“Through her talent, she painted the satellite with colour and emotion, leaving down a portion of herself successful each stroke.

“She was a fantastic idiosyncratic who brought joyousness and inspiration to those fortunate capable to cognize her.

“Though they are nary longer present successful person, their love, kindness, and tone unrecorded connected successful the hearts of each who knew them. Their interaction volition ne'er fade, and their representation volition everlastingly beryllium cherished.

“Rest successful peace, our beauteous angels, Roman and Darcie.

“You were loved beyond words and volition beryllium missed beyond measure.

“From everyone including your siblings Madison and Harrison.”