Tributes paid to schoolboy
Clarence Campbell was struck by a car on the Marine Highway close to the Victoria Road junction around 8am.
The Belfast High School pupil was rushed to Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital where he sadly died on Wednesday, June 13.
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Hide AdTributes have been paid to the popular teenager who was from the Barn Road area.
East Antim MLA Stewart Dickson expressed his condolences, he said: “I would like to extend my profound sympathies to the family of this young boy. It must be very difficult to lose such a young family member.
“I would also like to express my concern for the obvious distress that his classmates will be in following his death. I am sure that the school will ensure that they are given the support they require.”
Councillor May Beattie, who is Chair of the Carrick Community Safety Partnership added her sympathies.
She said: “This is a devastating tragedy for this family.
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Hide Ad“Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time.”
Police are continuing the investigation in the accident and have issued an appeal for witnesses, they can be contacted 0845 600 8000.