Tributes flow for Wynnum student Declan Phillips, killed on his walk to school
Declan Phillips died on Wednesday after he was hit by a Mitsubishi Pajero near the notoriously low Wynnum Rail Bridge, known colloquially as the 'Duck Bridge'.
With a clearance of just 1.9 metres, it is the lowest bridge in Brisbane.
Declan was a student at nearby Wynnum State High School and played for the Wynnum Wolves Football Club.
Family friend Lisa Axam, who has started a GoFundMe page for funeral costs, said Declan died on a walk to school that he did every day.
She remembered him as a talented mathematician and woodworker, who loved camping, collecting model cars, Lego engineering and fitness.
'Declan had such a promising, bright future,' she said.
'Recently he made a camping stool out of canvas and wood and was looking forward to presenting it to his mum Lily for her birthday this weekend. He was also looking forward to making a wooden racing car in woodwork next term.
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