The Carterton community is rallying around the family of a toddler struck by a car. Photo / Wairarapa Times-Age
The Carterton community is rallying around the family of a toddler struck by a car. Photo / Wairarapa Times-Age
The Carterton community is rallying around a family whose child died in a vehicle accident last week.
Elaine Leggott, who managed the Doing a Good Deed Facebook page, set up a fundraiser for the family after receiving messages from members of the community.
"People were messaging me saying, what arewe going to do and how are we going to help," Leggott said.
"People are gutted, sad. They don't know how to help."
Leggott did not know the family, but hoped to raise about $10,000 for any unexpected costs.
"Police continue to investigate what appears to be a tragic accident and are supported in the investigation by family members of the child, who are very distressed."