Tributes have flown in for a teenager who died after being hit by a car in Australind on Thursday night.
Friends and family of Alain Pollock, 15, took to Facebook to post touching messages and condolences to him after hearing the news of his passing.
Alain was riding his skateboard out of a driveway onto Paris Road when he collided with a car.
Despite a desperate attempt by the driver and emergency services to save him, Alain sadly died of his injuries later that night in Royal Perth Hospital.
One friend described him as a fun-loving young man who loved basketball, staying up late, bike riding and making jokes in a post on his Facebook wall.
Another remembered him as a softly spoken, kind young man who was a great best friend, while others said he will never be forgotten.
Flowers, balloons and a teddy bear have been placed at the scene of the crash as a tribute.
Meanwhile, other members of the community took to Facebook to recognise the efforts of the driver and emergencies services in trying to save Alain’s life.
Shannon Stulik: R.I.P Alain never gonna forget all the times we had back in Adelaide when we first met and become best mates, you would take me to your basketball games at St Clair and I would watch, the times we used to crash at each others house and stay up late and make jokes and do random sh*t, the bikes rides, the movies, the fun, the laughter never will forget about you brother.
Simone Oslington: R.I.P Alain you will never be forgotten love you.
Mitchell Thompson: This guy was a brilliant man who was brave caring and more he was not only my best friend but also my brother I wish he could be here today so I could tell him how much he means to all of us and how we all miss him. He was the smartest, funniest man I have met if you were sad he would tell you a joke to make you smile if you were happy and smiling he would be there to make you laugh Alain was a wonderful man and he will never leave our hearts.
Sarah Siddons: We just put flowers, a card and 2 teddy bears there for the young boy. Very sad. As soon as you walk to the site, you cant help but shed tears. Thoughts go to the boys family, friends and the driver.
Shannon Vance: RIP Alain, you will be greatly missed and loved forever.
Latishya Valenta: Rest easy buddy. Gonna miss having them laughs every time we walked past each other.
Denika Ledwell: Such a gorgeous boy taken way too soon, the few times I met you I never knew I would cherish so much.
If you would like to leave a tribute to Alain for next Wednesday's Bunbury Mail please email editor.bunburymail@fairfaxmedia.com.au