Heartbroken mother pays tribute to ‘kindest’ 11-year-old who died in lorry collision

An 11-year-old who died after a collision with a lorry was “a bright light” in the lives of his family and friends, his grieving mother says.George Dennis was seriously injured in the incident on Ongar’s Epping Road on 10 July, about 4.20pm.He was rushed to hospital but later died.Essex Police said that the driver of the lorry was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.The 48-year-old man, from Derbyshire, has been bailed until mid-September while officers continue their investigation.George’s mother Emma has now paid tribute to him in a statement released through police.George, 11, was an avid football fan (Essex Police)Her son “had his whole life ahead of him”, she wrote.“George was a bright light in our lives.“He had the kindest heart, a cheeky smile, and a personal