Woman charged over Andover boy's death
Nine year old Zac Roe died on the A354 at East Woodyates
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A woman's been charged in connection with a crash on the Dorset Wiltshire border, which killed a nine year old boy.
The collision on the A354 at East Woodyates involved a car, van and cattle transporter.
Zac Roe from Andover died at the scene of the crash on 25th March this year.
He was a passenger in the car, with the driver - a 38 year old woman from Ludgershall - arrested.
She's now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and will appear before Poole Magistrates Court on January 31st 2025.
Sergeant Mike Burt, of the Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIT) at Dorset Police, said:
“Our thoughts are very much with all those affected by the very sad death of young Zac Roe.
“Following an extensive investigation, a woman has now been charged in connection with this matter and this means the case will now be the subject of active court proceedings.
“It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course and it is therefore important to stress that there should be no further commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice the court process.”
In statements released through police following Zac's death, his father Josh Roe said:
“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’s 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.”