Overview

• Barbara Roe pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was sentenced to five years in prison and a seven-and-a-half-year driving ban.
• The fatal crash occurred on March 25, 2024, when Roe, driving at speeds over 90 mph, collided with a livestock lorry on the A354 in Dorset.
• Witnesses described her driving as reckless, including tailgating, overtaking on blind bends, and engaging in competitive behavior with another vehicle.
• Zac Roe, her nine-year-old son and sole passenger, died instantly from catastrophic injuries; family tributes highlighted his vibrant and adventurous spirit.
• Despite warnings from Zac's father to police, child services, and the school about Roe's deteriorating mental health, no action was taken to prevent her from picking up their son.