The parents of a teenager who was run over in a Bishopsworth car park have paid tribute to their son on the first anniversary of his death.

Colin and Karen Steadman, of Hartcliffe, were due to visit the grave of 19-year-old Jack today to mark the date that he lost his life.

The tyre-fitter was hit by a car outside the Elm Tree pub in Highridge Road.

He was taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary for treatment but was later pronounced dead.

Hundreds of family and friends packed Bristol South Crematorium for Jack's funeral in September and today his parents will return to lay flowers.

Mrs Steadman, 49, said: "It doesn't get easier and today is going to be a hard day.

"I think this year is going to be hard because he would have been turning 21.

"He had a cheeky laugh and a cheeky smile. He was just Jack.

"He was so full of life. He lived life and loved life."

Mrs Steadman said she still listens for the toot of his scooter, which would always signal his return home at the end of a day.

Some of Jack's friends were planning to take part in a pub crawl today in his memory.

Mr Steadman, 67, said: "It's nice that everyone still remembers him.

"We still can't work out why this has happened. I think it's because of the young age. I am in my 60s and cannot work out why I am still here. We couldn't do anything for him and that is what hurts."

Jack went to Hareclive and Bedminster Down Schools and, after leaving school, did a carpentry course at the Carillion College in Brislington for a year.

He took part in a 12-week life skills course at the Prince's Trust in Bedminster and the team leader compiled a book of photos and comments about Jack for his parents. Friends bought a star for the family in Jack's name, and they were also given a telescope to view it at night.

In June Mr and Mrs Steadman were among a team of 25 cyclists who took part in Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride in memory of Jack, who had been due to take part in the event to raise funds for charity.

They all wore bright yellow T-shirts – Jack's favourite colour – emblazoned with a picture of him.

The teenager was determined to raise money for research into nephrotic syndrome, being undertaken in Bristol, because a relative has the condition.

After handing over £2,256 to Above and Beyond Charities for the cause, his family are hoping to take part again this year.

Karen said: "Jack said he would do the bike ride for the charity. It was his idea.

"I think so many people turned up because it was in Jack's memory and I am sure he would have been blown away if he could have seen it.

"We want to thank everyone who sponsored us, including Whitehall Printing who provided the T-shirts. It was a really nice day and we hope the money will be used to help young children."