O'siah Prasad was named as the child who died on 23 March, after a crash in south Otago (file photo). Photo: RNZ
The seven-year-old Dunedin boy who died after a car crash in the Catlins has been described as a 'bright, loving, and adventurous little boy'.
Police have named O'siah Prasad as the boy who died after a single-vehicle crash at Ōwaka last month.
More than $10,000 has been donated to honour his memory and help support his family through a Givealittle page, which has since closed.
A family friend who created the page, said his presence brought so much love and warmth, and his loss had left an unimaginable void.
"O'siah was a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy who filled every room with joy."
Among the donations, friends and family described as a handsome, lovely boy with a bright smile.
"RIP my little buddy, I enjoyed getting to know you and I was proud to be your big buddy at school last year. I will miss seeing you around at school," one person said.
Another said their heart shattered for his whānau, "Fly high wee little man".
The cause of the crash is being investigated.
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