A football club mourns in mourning after the death of Teen Declan Phillips this week in eastern Brisbane.
The 14-year-old went to Wynnum State High School when he was hit by a Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD on Tingal Road and Berrima Street at 8.20 am on Wednesday.
The driver of the car, a 17-year-old, and his two passengers were not injured in the accident.
After the development, deeply saddened members of the Wynnum Wolves Football Club insisted on colleague players and supporters to 'open their arms and hearts for the Phillips family'.
“A junior player in our club in 2023 and 2024, Declan loved his time to play football at Wolves, and his younger brother Ryan is a current member of the U10 Thor Miniro team of the club,” read a Facebook message.
'On behalf of all members of the Wolves Football Club Wolves, we send our sincere condolences to the Phillips family.
'Friends of the family have set up a GoFundMe page to cover the funeral and other costs. There are also donation points available in Carmichael Park during competitions this weekend – on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
'In a tribute to Declan, the NPL team of Wynnum will observe a minute of silence on Saturday evening for their match against Peninsula Power, just like the Wynnum U10 Wolverine and Thor teams, who play each other on Saturday afternoon.
'At that time there will be a minute of silence in all matches in Carmichael Park.
“All Wolves teams are encouraged to wear black bracelets in their games this weekend.”
On Tuesday afternoon, students of Wynnum State High School visited the crash site – and many saw each other comforting each other while they laid flowers in memory of Declan, which was gifted in mathematics and had a passion for solving problems.
The Queensland police have also confirmed that they are investigating the crash.
Family friend Lisa Axem has posted online that Declan had a promising future.
“His younger brother and parents are still in deep shock, disbelief and sorrow,” she said.
'His chair, which normally holds his school bag, is empty in the dining room.
'His hobbies, toys and iPad remain untouched. His room is quiet and quiet.
“Everything that can be heard in the parental home are calm voices and deeply sob.”
Friends and classmates spoke about the impact that Declan had on their lives.
'I will always remember when we were small and we would play together. You had such a bright future, and you were so loved, I already miss you, “wrote a friend.
“It will feel so strange, knowing that you will never pass it again,” another posted.
“I know you can easily rest there, you were the quietest, but preferably child.”
Wynnum State High School director Sandra Quinn also said that Declan will be missed.
“He was a beloved year nine male student and appreciated member of our Wynnum State High School community,” according to the letter, according to the Courier Mail.
'I know that you are going with me to offer our deepest participation to his family, friends and loved ones in this difficult time.
“As a close school community, we share our shock and sorrow about the enormous size of this situation.”
The 4WD that Declan hit was seen under the Wynnum Rail Bridge, also known as Duck Bridge, is notorious because of the 1.9 million clearance.