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Dragged To Death By A DogAndrew ParkerThe Sun Newspaper Wednesday November 12 2008 |
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On Wednesday November
12 2008 Andrew Parker of The Sun Newspaper wrote:
A boy of ten was killed when his pet dog dragged him in front of a passing car.
Dion Smith was walking German Shepherd Kurt when it is thought the hound leapt into the street.
The lad was hit by a Honda and collapsed on to the pavement. He was rushed to hospital where he died of massive head injuries.
Last night his mum Kirsty told how she had asked Dion to give the dog its evening walk because she felt ill. The 28 year old gave him her mobile as she was afraid of him walking out in the dark.
Dad Kristian, also 28, told Dion to use the walk to visit his grandparents to show them a new jacket.
Kirsty, from Retford, Notts, said "When he didn't come back, I rang my phone three times. Someone else answered - and I just knew.
"Dion was a beautiful, bright boy with an infectious personality. I can't believe I'll never see him again."
Dion's head at Carr Hill School broke the tragic news to fellow pupils yesterday.
The female crash driver, 72, was treated for shock.
Dog Kurt had minor injuries. Police were investigating reports it ran into the road.
