A 12-YEAR-OLD boy who died after being struck by a car in Bridlington has been named as Taylor Tolley.

The youngster was hit by a car on Friday night at about 5.30pm while crossing the road in Brett Street, near its junction with Britannia Road.

He was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious head injuries and later died of his injuries.

"Specialist officers continue to support his family and we continue to appeal for anyone who saw the collision to call us if they have not already done so," said a spokeswoman. "Our non-emergency number is 101, please quote log 472 15/02/19."