A woman charged with causing the death of a nine-year-old boy by dangerous driving has appeared in court.
The youngster, Zac Roe, died at the scene of a crash in East Woodyakes, north Dorset on March 25, 2024.
His mum Barbara Roe, of Andover Road, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving but did not enter a plea.
Zac was described by his family as their ‘best buddy and ‘little angel’.
Dorset police were called to reports of an accident on the A354 Salisbury Road involving a cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van and a grey Citroen car.
After Zac’s death, his father Josh Roe said in a statement: ‘Words cannot describe the pain I’m feeling, my heart is broken. You are my little angel. I love you more than anything in this world, you are my best buddy.’
Grandfather Chris Roe added: ‘Zac, there are just no words to find. I just want to thank you for the wonderful and fun-filled memories we shared on your short journey of your life.
‘You were taken too soon but memories will last us a lifetime. We will never stop loving you. Your smile and laughter still echoes around my and everyone’s heart. Sweet dreams, our little angel.’
The case was sent to Bournemouth Crown Court for a further hearing on March 6 and the defendant was released on conditional bail.
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