A woman has admitted causing the death of her nine-year-old son by dangerous driving.

Zac Roe, from Andover, died at the scene of a three-car crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, on March 25 last year.

His mother Barbara Roe, 39, today pleaded guilty to causing his death when she appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court.

In a statement released after Zac, from Hampshire, died, his father Josh 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.’

Grandfather Chris Roe said: ‘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.’

Barbara Roe, of Ludgershall, Wiltshire, will be sentenced on May 2. She is banned from driving in the meantime.

Judge William Mousley KC said: ‘By reason of your plea of guilty to this indictment, you are now disqualified from driving, the period for which you will be disqualified will be decided at the sentencing hearing.’

He ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

Charles Gabb, defending, said: ‘There is a detailed psychiatric report, it’s very detailed and gives important information.’

The fatal crash on the A354 Salisbury Road involved a cattle transporter truck and trailer, a white Ford Transit van and a grey Citroen car.