Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, nine, killed in road crash

26 March 2024 , 18:02

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the smash (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a nine-year-old boy in a horror road smash.

Dorset Police said the collision involved a cattle transporter, a van, and a car that the child was a passenger in. Officers were called to the A354 Salisbury Road at East Woodyates in north Dorset at 5.21pm on Monday. The unnamed boy, from Hampshire, died at the scene and a woman in her 30s, from the same county, was arrested on suspicion of murder and a driving offence, the force said.

The driver, also not yet identified, was taken to hospital with injuries and she remains in police custody. Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident that they said included a DAF cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van, and a grey Citroen DS9.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said wants to hear from anyone who may be in the area at the time of the collision. He said in a police statement: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the young boy during this very difficult time.

Police have confirmed that a boy from Hampshire died at the scene (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A number of initial lines of inquiry have been carried out and detectives are now undertaking an investigation to establish the full circumstances of what happened. I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.

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"Also, I am keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the manner of driving of any of the vehicles involved prior to the incident. A detailed scene examination was carried out overnight and I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during the road closure.”

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Sam Elliott-Gibbs