THE family of 10-year-old Samuel Crocker, who died following a road accident in the town, would like to thank all those who have made donations, to date, to an appeal fund set up in his memory.

Martin Crocker, Samuel's uncle, set up a JustGiving page which had a target of raising £750 for Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).

To date, thanks to generous donations by more than 200 people, businesses and organisations, the total raised via the on-line site is more than £3,200.

There are also many messages on the website. Helmores estate agents made a donation and their message reads: "The rest of our collection from all of the team here. So sad it can't help Sam, but hopefully it'll help another."

A message with a donation from Sue, Steve, Kara and Finley reads: "Stu, Clare and Joseph and families you are still in our thoughts."

The Horn family message read: "Those we love can never be more than a thought away...for as long as there's a memory they live in our hearts to stay. Rest in peace Samuel x"

The Crocker family said their lives were "turned upside down" by the accident.

Samuel was involved in a collision with a white Vauxhall Combo van shortly before 1.35pm on Saturday, February 28 at Threshers.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Samuel received treatment from paramedics and ambulance crews before he was taken by a Devon Air Ambulance Trust helicopter to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The air ambulance landed at Landscore Primary School, where Samuel was a pupil, and from where he was airlifted.

Officers said that Samuel died in hospital as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Many tributes have been paid to Samuel and hundreds of people attended a vigil held at Crediton Parish Church.

So many floral tributes were left near the accident scene that they filled the pavement and the family has since placed some further away to accommodate pedestrian safety.

Crediton PCSO Lisa Crocker, Samuel's auntie, was one of the first to arrive at the scene on the day.

Cameron Trivett (24), of Mill Street, Crediton, has been charged with driving a vehicle that failed to stop after a road traffic collision, and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

He appeared at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 2 and was bailed to appear at Exeter Crown Court on March 27.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen a white Vauxhall combo van being driven between Crediton and Morchard Road along the A377 at or around the time to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Police Sgt Steve Walker on the 101 number, quoting log 397.

Anyone who would like to donate via the on-line appeal can do so via the website: http://www.justgiving.com/SparkleforSamuel">www.justgiving.com/SparkleforSamuel .