Sydney teenager's death sparks outpouring of grief among friends

A 13-year-old boy killed in a tragic moped crash in Sydney's west has sparked an outpouring of grief among his devastated friends.

The Grade 8 Kingswood High School student died after his moped crashed into the back of a parked truck loaded with a shipping container in an industrial area.

The boy, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered head trauma and was unconscious when emergency services arrived at the scene at Erskine Park.

The 13-year-old boy was riding a moped with two older family members, aged 16 and 17, in Erskine Park. Photo: Supplied

He tragically died on the road on Tuesday at 3:10 a.m.

The two teenagers who accompanied the boy were shaken by his death and the local community is in mourning.

A 16-year-old, believed to be the boy's brother, remained at the scene of the accident while a second teenager, aged 17, ran to seek help from a security guard who called the triple zero.

The police still do not know who owns the moped or where it came from. Photo: 7 News

The boy was not wearing a helmet and died before help arrived. Photo: 7 News

Chief Inspector Tracy Stone said everyone affected by the boy's death was very upset and she was unable to confirm who the moped belonged to or how the boys discovered it.

“It's very tragic, not only for the family but for the community as a whole,” Chief Inspector Stone told reporters, adding that police were working to determine whether drugs or alcohol were involved. cause or not.

“I know this has impacted this child’s school and they are dealing with the situation right now.”

The 13-year-old suffered fatal head injuries and was not wearing a helmet when he crashed into a parked truck. Photo: AAP

The teenager tragically died on Tuesday, causing grief among his devastated friends. Photo: Supplied

Friends of the 13-year-old took to social media as news of the boy's death spread.

“I can't believe you're gone, we're all thinking of you, fly up beautiful,” one girl wrote on Facebook.

“You will always be in my heart no matter what! It broke me to hear you left. I wish I could bring you back…I love you,” a friend wrote on Facebook.

“I love you so much, when I heard the news, I just couldn't hold back my tears, the idea of ​​never hearing your laugh again or seeing your smile again literally eats away at me… you were my best friend and I can’t believe you’re gone,” said another.

The teenager died on the spot, before emergency services and the police arrived. Photo: 7 News

“You had the biggest heart and are in a better place, I love you so much,” a friend posted.

“See you on the other side man, we’ll miss you, lots of love,” one boy posted.

“The tear is gone but never forgotten,” said another friend.

A western Sydney community is in mourning after the teenager's death. Photo: 7 News.

A local truck driver told AAP the Tyrone Place industrial site was a popular area for people suffering from burnout.

The dead-end street, which is used by many truckers as a rest stop, is marked with numerous rubber skid marks.

Chief Inspector Stone said she hoped young boys would think carefully before engaging in risky behavior.