Ethan James Rayner identified as young boy killed in Qld

Friends and family are coming to terms with the death of a young boy who was hit by a car just days before his first birthday.

The young boy who died after being hit by a car days before his first birthday north of Brisbane has been identified as Ethan James Rayner.

Emergency services were called to the George St home in Deception Bay, where it is believed the almost one-year-old was struck by a vehicle reversing out of a driveway on Monday morning.

Ethan reportedly suffered critical head injuries but died a short time later.

Ethan James Rayner was killed by a car in Deception Bay on Monday.

He would have turned one on Wednesday.

The vehicle was being driven by a male relative, The Courier-Mail reported.

Tributes continue to flow from members of the community who are grieving the loss of the beloved little boy.

Friend of the family, Tanechka McAleese, set up a MyCause to help raise money for Ethan’s parents, Jayden and Shandelle.

She said she set up the fundraiser to “take some of the burden off of them” during this devastating time.

Friends and family are mourning the tragic loss of young Ethan, who died on Monday. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

Friends of the Rayner come to comfort little Ethan’s parents. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

“Let’s help them give Ethan the send off he deserves and so much more,” Ms McAleese wrote.

“The pain they now have to live with is unimaginable and no parents should have to deal with what these two are dealing with.

“Anyone that knows Jayden and Shandelle would know that they’re the most selfless people and will go above and beyond for anyone that needs, now it’s our turn as a community to give to them in there time of need.

“Any donations big or small will be greatly appreciated.”

A handwritten note left at the house honouring Ethan. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

A handwritten note left at the house described Ethan as “the boy with the biggest smile”.

“But you also showed me how to be patient, kind and not to cry over spilt milk,” the letter from “Alexus” read.

“You will always be my little buddy.”

Tributes have been left at the Deception Bay home. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

The fundraiser has a goal of $10,000 and has already reached $3300 at the time of publication.

Kim Culpan who donated to the fundraiser, said Ethan would be “truly missed”.

“Fly high little man you’ll be truly missed, and a big happy heavenly birthday have fun little angel,” she wrote.

Meanwhile, Chloe Fisher said Ethan was a “beautiful soul taken too soon.”

“Fly high baby boy. Happy birthday,” she wrote.

Originally published as Ethan James Rayner identified as young boy killed in Qld