Boy, 9, killed in car crash remembered as “best buddy” and “little angel"

29 March 2024 , 02:27

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Tributes have been paid to nine-year-old Zac Roe (Image: No credit)

The family of a nine year old boy who died in a car crash in Dorset have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their "best buddy" and "little angel".

Police were called to a crash on the A354 Salisbury Road that involved a cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van and a grey Citroen car at 5.21pm on Monday. Zac Roe, from Andover in Hampshire, sadly passed away at the scene in East Woodyates.

Zac's dad, Josh Roe, shared his feelings and paid tribute: "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."

Zac Roe died at the scene (PA Media)

His grandad, Chris Roe, also spoke about Zac: "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."

Dorset Police said the driver of the Citroen, a woman in her 30s, was first arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released without charge. The Hampshire resident was also arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and has been released on bail while officers continue their investigations.

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Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third from Dorset Police said: "Our thoughts continue to remain with all those affected by the sad death of Zac Roe." He added: "An investigation is ongoing with detailed enquiries being carried out to establish the full circumstances of what happened."

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