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Wareham crash death boy died day before birthday | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A boy who died after being knocked down on a pelican crossing was killed the day before his fourth birthday. | |
Jaiden, the son of Yasmin Dougan and James Mangan, was crossing North Street in Wareham on a bicycle when he was hit by the Sainsbury's lorry on Thursday. | |
A balloon release was held earlier in the town as a birthday tribute. | |
The 43-year-old lorry driver, from Basingstoke, was held on suspicion of driving offences and has been released while inquiries continue. | |
Jaiden suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he later died. | |
Floral tributes have been left on a bench near the scene of the crash. | Floral tributes have been left on a bench near the scene of the crash. |
A crowdfunding page has also been set up to raise money for the boy's family. | |
Dorset Police has appealed for drivers in the area at the time, particularly those with dashcam footage, to get in touch. | Dorset Police has appealed for drivers in the area at the time, particularly those with dashcam footage, to get in touch. |
It said the family had "requested privacy at this very traumatic time". | |
Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe said the company would "do everything we can" to support them. | Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe said the company would "do everything we can" to support them. |
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