An eight-year-old boy was tragically killed while out celebrating his eighth birthday with his parents on Monday.

Camden Poole died following a collision between a pickup truck and his family's Hyundai on Monday, May 5 at around 1.04pm local time reports. Camden along with his parents were taken to the hospital but sadly, despite best efforts of medical teams, Camden later succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities identified the driver of the pickup truck as Lee E. Jones, 49, and charged him with second degree homicide by vehicle and failing to yield while turning left.

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The crash took place between Peach Orchard Road and Tobacco Road. Jones, of Waynesboro, told investigators that he was tailing a car ahead of him turning left on a green light. At the same time, Camden's mum was driving in the opposite direction and also attempted to turn left.

Jones was booked into Charles B. Webster Detention Center and is currently listed as an inmate in the Richmond County Sheriff's Office system, reports .

Camden's grandmother also set up a page to help with covering the funeral costs. A message on the GoFundMe page read: "On May 5th our was torn apart and my family lost our beloved Camden. My daughter Kayla, boyfriend Clay and my grandson was in a horrible car accident on Peach Orchard at the intersection of Peach Orchard and Tobacco Rd.

"Unfortunately we lost her son Camden on his 8th birthday and our lives have been changed forever. My daughter and her boyfriend has substantial medical bills now and a funeral service to plan. Something like this isn’t planned for at a child’s young age but unfortunately, the financial burden of funeral expenses is overwhelming for our family during this difficult time.

"We are asking for donations to help cover the cost of Camden's funeral and memorial service, allowing us to honour his memory and say our last goodbyes. He was a loving, caring, smart little boy and we will miss him dearly. As well as the medical bills that will start piling due to injuries from the car accident. Thank you for your compassion and generosity."

Camden's loss was also mourned by Hephzibah Elementary School. Principal Dr. Josh Workman wrote to parents.: "The students and staff of Hephzibah Elementary School experienced a tragedy with the death of one of our second-grade students. All of us are grieving this tragic loss. Your child may have a special need at this time for your comfort and support; please try to be available to listen to them. This is a very difficult time for all of us. We want to be sensitive to the needs of your children."

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