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Found this in the Daily Record - this article seems to indicate that it is a limo of some type, but I don't get the bit about the Astra.
Kurt, 7, Mowed Down By Hit-And-Run Limo
Oct 22 2007 By Kevan Christie
Kurt, 7, Left To Die In The Street
SCHOOLBOY Kurt Lynn was left to die on the road after being knocked down by a hit-and-run limo driver.
The seven-year-old was just yards from his grandmother's house when the tragedy happened.
Witnesses said they found little Kurt dying after hearing a thump as a large black car took off.
Paramedics worked frantically to save the youngster but he died shortly after arriving at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.
The accident happened in Craigshill East Road, Livingston, West Lothian, at about 6.40pm on Saturday.
The boy's gran, Amanda Wilson, 47, a chef from Craigshill, Livingston, yesterday revealed: "Kurt's tea was on the table and I was about to give him a shout to come in.
"I knew he was playing with the other kids in the street at the top of our estate like he always does.
"Suddenly, people started running down towards my house, screaming and shouting. Someone said Kurt had been knocked down and was lying in the road.
"I ran up to see him and the ambulance had already arrived.
"The paramedics were treating Kurt and I could see he was badly injured.
"I can't believe someone could hit my grandson and just drive off, leaving him to die in the middle of the road.
"How could you not stop for a child? The driver must have realised they had hit Kurt.
"People are saying it was a limousine that hit Kurt and I know the kids chase after these big cars when they see them. The driver has to come forward and admit what they've done as a wonderful little boy has been lost."
Kurt was a pupil at Letham Primary School.
Yesterday, parents Greig, 32, and Natasha, 25, of Freemantle Street, Livingston, were too upset to speak and were looking after their other children, eight-year-old Wrys, Amber, five and Baby Greig, three.
Gran Amanda said: "Everyone knew Kurt and loved him.
"His parents named him after the singer Kurt Cobain and he was a great wee boy who loved Power Rangers toys and playing football.
"His parents are devastated and are trying to explain to his brothers and sister why Kurt won't be coming back."
One witness said: "I was out walking my dog on Saturday night and saw all the bairns playing in the street like normal.
"Then I heard a loud thud and people started screaming.
"I saw a large black car go past which looked like an overgrown Vauxhall Astra. The vehicle never slowed down or stopped and it was clear a child had been knocked down.
"I feel really sorry for his poor parents and I hope the driver of the car does the decent thing and comes forward."
Yesterday, friends and family laid Rangers and Chelsea tops with Kurt's name at the crash scene.
Crowds of school friends laid flowers and teddies.
One note left at the side of the road said: "RIP wee man, you will be sadly missed, from your friend Nathan."
Police confirmed the vehicle had been traced.
Inspector Grant Allan, of the Livingston Road Policing branch, said: "We have had some helpful information and are following a positive line of inquiry.
"Nevertheless, we would still like to hear from anyone else who may have seen anything connected with the incident.
"Tragic incidents of this kind are complex and demand that we carry out a thorough investigation."
'I can't believe someone could hit my grandson and just drive off, leaving him to die in the road'
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FAQ
If it turns out to be a limo then rightly so i would condemn the driver but until such times as facts are known then lets not assume eh fella!!
