Mother pays tribute to ‘our special boy’, 16, who died after road crash in South Manchester

Alfie was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he died.Credit: PA images/Family handout

A mother has paid tribute to her 16-year-old son “with the biggest heart”, who died after being hit by a car as he crossed a road in South Manchester.

Alfie Moran was struck by a Seat Ibiza as he was walking on Kingsway, Burnage, at about 6.40pm on Friday 2 January, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he died.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail while police continue their inquiries.

In a tribute released by police on Sunday 4 January, his mother said: “My Alfie boy was always our special boy with the biggest heart.

“Everyone who knew him would always tell me that I had the best boy, he knew how very proud I was of him.

“He was the best friend to everyone, losing him has left our family broken.

“We had so much planned this year, he loved gaming and motorbikes and had already started saving up to buy his first bike.

“I will forever be lost without him.”

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit has appealed for witnesses and information in connection with Alfie’s deathCredit: PA Images

Following his death, a fundraiser was set up by a relative to support Alfie’s family in his send off.

Organiser Mario Conway said “It doesn’t get any worse than this. It’s the start of a new year and no parent should have to deal with the loss of their child.”So I’ve decided to set up this page to give Alfie’s parents one less thing to worry about and for them to see how much he is loved. Let’s give Alfie the best send of ever and do him proud.”

As of Sunday January 4, evening, almost £3,000 in donations had been raised online.

Detective Constable Antrobus, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said “This is a tragic incident, and my thoughts are first and foremost with the family of the young boy who sadly lost his life.

“They are being supported by specialist officers, and we would ask that their privacy is respected as they grieve.

“We know that the local community will also be shocked and saddened to hear of this incident, however we’d encourage anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time the incident occurred, to please come forward.”

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage has been asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 2622 of 02/01/2026.

They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.