Latest news with #DavidBark
ITV News
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- ITV News
Family friend of Wigtown teenager who died from car accident says £5000 raised has been 'amazing'
A family friend of a Wigtown teenager who died from a car accident says "it's amazing" the local community have fundraised nearly £5000 for his funeral in just under two days. David Bark, 18, died last Saturday following a road accident involving a white Ford Transit van on the A75 near the village of Carsluith, on 18 April 2025. Sean Little, who set up the fundraiser, says David would always be up for talking to people. He said: "There's a Scottish saying 'boys will be boys', that's probably a good way of describing David. "Kids when they're with their friends, they sometimes don't like to talk to you and or say hello, but David was different. "If he was out with his friends and you were walking the dog, he'd always raise his head and talk." Sean says David's family are moved by the local support they've received since his death. He added: "People have made 200 donations and some people have donated between £200 and £100. Even a couple of pounds - it all adds up. "We're living in a time where everyone is financially strapped up and down the country. The fact it's totalled £4000, it's amazing."
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police name pedestrian, 18, killed by van on A75
An 18-year-old pedestrian who died in hospital eight days after being hit by a van in Dumfries and Galloway has been named by police. David Bark was hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A75 near Carsluith at about 22:15 on Friday 18 April. Mr Bark was taken to hospital and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died on Saturday. Police Scotland said inquiries into the crash were continuing. More stories from South Scotland Listen to news from Dumfries and Galloway on BBC Sounds The driver of the van, a 28-year-old man, and the passenger, a 33-year-old man, were not injured. The driver was arrested and has been released pending further investigation. Police Sgt David Kerr said the force's thoughts were with the victim's family and friends, and that anyone in the area at the time, or who may have dash cam footage of the incident, should contact police.
STV News
28-04-2025
- STV News
Teenager who died in hospital after being struck by van named
A teenager who died in hospital eight days after being struck by a van has been named by police. David Bark, from Wigtown, was walking on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway when he was hit by a white Ford Transit Friday, April 18. The 18-year-old was was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow and pronounced dead by medical staff just over a week later, on Saturday, April 26. His next of kin is aware. The 28-year-old man driving the van and a 33-year-old passenger were not injured in the incident. The driver was arrested in connection with the incident and released pending further inquiries. Sergeant David Kerr said: 'Our thoughts are with David's family and friends. 'Our enquiries into the circumstances of this crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone in the area at the time, before and after the incident, to call police. 'I am also asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who has dash-cam footage that could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3905 of Friday, April 18, 2025. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
First picture of teenage boy who died after being struck by van on Scots road
A fundraiser has been launched to help cover funeral costs TRAGIC END First picture of teenage boy who died after being struck by van on Scots road Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TEENAGE boy who died after being struck by a van on a Scots road has been named. David Bark, 18, passed away after being hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A75 near Carsluith, Dumfries and Galloway, on Friday, April 18. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The lad, of Wigtown, was raced to hospital after he was struck at around 10.15pm that night. He was later transferred to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he sadly died eight days later on Saturday, April 26. A Just Giving fundraiser has been launched to help cover David's funeral costs. With hundreds of well-wishers contributing, it has racked up more than £2,000 and exceeded its initial target of £500 since yesterday. A 28-year-old man was driving the van at the time of the smash. He and another male passenger, 33, were not injured. The driver was arrested in connection with the incident. He has since been released pending further enquiries. Cops are continuing to probe the incident. Sergeant David Kerr said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young man who has died. Two children have died in a horror 'run' car crash 'Our enquiries into the circumstances of this crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone in the area at the time, before and after the incident, to get in touch with us. 'I am also asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who has dash-cam footage that could assist to get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3905 of Friday, 18 April, 2025.
