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Bus crash victim named
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| Princes Road: The scene of the fatal collision |
POLICE have named the boy who was struck by a bus on his way to school this morning.
Matthew Hobbs was crossing Princes Road, Dartford, with a family member when the accident happened at around 7.26am.
Emergency services were called but the 11-year-old Wilmington Grammar School for Boys pupil died at the scene.
The female bus driver was taken to Darent Valley Hospital suffering from shock.
Princes Road was closed after the incident and reopened around four hours later.
Kent Police's serious collision unit is investigating what happened and anyone who has any information should call 01622 798538.
6:02pm Wednesday 9th January 2008
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CommentPosted by: kirsty, eltham on 6:44pm Wed 9 Jan 08
r.i.p
thinking of all at such a tragic time xxx
r.i.p
thinking of all at such a tragic time xxx
Posted by: anon, bexleyheath on 7:25pm Wed 9 Jan 08
this is a tragic accident this should not of happened ANd i feel for this boys family
this is a tragic accident this should not of happened ANd i feel for this boys family
Posted by: Glenn Davis, Dartford on 7:35pm Wed 9 Jan 08
Matty, You'll be sadly missed by all your friends at Fleetdown United Under 12's Football team.
God speed.
Glenn, Stan, Laura, Glen, Andy and all of the Team.
Matty, You'll be sadly missed by all your friends at Fleetdown United Under 12's Football team.
God speed.
Glenn, Stan, Laura, Glen, Andy and all of the Team.
Posted by: anon, Dartford on 8:53pm Wed 9 Jan 08
We are very sorry for your loss, and we feel for the Hobbs family R.I.P
We are very sorry for your loss, and we feel for the Hobbs family R.I.P
Posted by: Claire Hyde, Greenhithe on 9:12pm Wed 9 Jan 08
My thoughts go out to the boys family. Maybe now this has happened the bus drivers will slow down!! Speed limits apply to buses too.
My thoughts go out to the boys family. Maybe now this has happened the bus drivers will slow down!! Speed limits apply to buses too.
Posted by: Susha, Dartford on 9:15pm Wed 9 Jan 08
this should not have happened. the boy was so young! and he could have had so much to live for.
rest in peace, sweetie. i hope that it's better for you up there than here.
& all the greatest sympathy for allt he family.
xxx
this should not have happened. the boy was so young! and he could have had so much to live for.
rest in peace, sweetie. i hope that it's better for you up there than here.
& all the greatest sympathy for allt he family.
xxx
Posted by: Anon, dartford on 10:25pm Wed 9 Jan 08
Thoughts are with the family of the young boy, such a tragic accident. Also my thoughts are with the driver of the bus, who may not have been speeding, was a tragic accident. [italic]italic[/italic]
Thoughts are with the family of the young boy, such a tragic accident. Also my thoughts are with the driver of the bus, who may not have been speeding, was a tragic accident.
Posted by: john, kent on 10:28pm Wed 9 Jan 08
such a great waste of a young life. not saying this driver was driving fast but 90% of bus drivers should not be on the road
such a great waste of a young life. not saying this driver was driving fast but 90% of bus drivers should not be on the road
Posted by: karen, erith on 10:32pm Wed 9 Jan 08
R.I.P darling, my heart goes out to the familyxxxxxx
R.I.P darling, my heart goes out to the familyxxxxxx
Posted by: Richard, Blackfen on 10:46pm Wed 9 Jan 08
I work in powder mill lane and use the juntion where this happened every day, Fasttrack has always been an accident waiting to happen due to the speed these buses travle across Princes Rd. A boy who has hardley seen life has been taken from his family (BUS DRIVERS THINK SLOW DOWN) your meant to be professional
R.I.P Matthew Hobbs
I work in powder mill lane and use the juntion where this happened every day, Fasttrack has always been an accident waiting to happen due to the speed these buses travle across Princes Rd. A boy who has hardley seen life has been taken from his family (BUS DRIVERS THINK SLOW DOWN) your meant to be professional
R.I.P Matthew Hobbs
Posted by: S x, Dartford on 10:51pm Wed 9 Jan 08
Stop blamin the bus driver, don't you think they're feeling bad anough at this time.
R.I.P MATTHEW, you'll remain in our hearts forever, and in our dreams for eternity.
My greatest love and sympathy to all of his family. To his friends, live his life for him, always remember him with every step you take
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Stop blamin the bus driver, don't you think they're feeling bad anough at this time.
R.I.P MATTHEW, you'll remain in our hearts forever, and in our dreams for eternity.
My greatest love and sympathy to all of his family. To his friends, live his life for him, always remember him with every step you take
x
Posted by: michael, erith on 12:43am Thu 10 Jan 08
RIP Matt.. feeling for you mate.. at such a young age you dont need to be falling to victim of horros like this. everyone at school will remember you matt. i was in your brothers class and my heart goes out to him. not only has he got to live with the fact that his younger brother is no longer with him..but to witness the acident would turn anyones stonach. we are all here for you duncan and family.
R.I.P MATT
RIP Matt.. feeling for you mate.. at such a young age you dont need to be falling to victim of horros like this. everyone at school will remember you matt. i was in your brothers class and my heart goes out to him. not only has he got to live with the fact that his younger brother is no longer with him..but to witness the acident would turn anyones stonach. we are all here for you duncan and family.
R.I.P MATT
Posted by: ah, Dartford on 8:21am Thu 10 Jan 08
Such a sad time and a great loss to our community. Have to agree with the fact that although bus driver may not be at fault, when those buses come off Princes Rd to go along the fast-track towards Dartford, they are not slowing down to turn, they are infact speeding up. The speed at which they travel across Princes Road would mean that no-one would stand a chance.
My thoughts are with Matthew's family and in particular his brother. It is a travesty that a child with such a bright future is taken from us, but take this opportunity as I have to reiterate to your children about the dangers of the road and if it takes 20 minutes to cross safely then so be it. No-one should have to suffer the way this family are at the moment.
God bless you all and may his parents keep the memory of the last time Matthew looked at you and laughed clear in their minds....
RIP Matthew
Such a sad time and a great loss to our community. Have to agree with the fact that although bus driver may not be at fault, when those buses come off Princes Rd to go along the fast-track towards Dartford, they are not slowing down to turn, they are infact speeding up. The speed at which they travel across Princes Road would mean that no-one would stand a chance.
My thoughts are with Matthew's family and in particular his brother. It is a travesty that a child with such a bright future is taken from us, but take this opportunity as I have to reiterate to your children about the dangers of the road and if it takes 20 minutes to cross safely then so be it. No-one should have to suffer the way this family are at the moment.
God bless you all and may his parents keep the memory of the last time Matthew looked at you and laughed clear in their minds....
RIP Matthew
Posted by: sara, kent on 9:24am Thu 10 Jan 08
This is so so sad and my heart goes out to the poor family. I have a son of the same age and it a big worry of mine as they start to get more independant. It's still quite dark at 7.30am. R.I.P darling.
This is so so sad and my heart goes out to the poor family. I have a son of the same age and it a big worry of mine as they start to get more independant. It's still quite dark at 7.30am. R.I.P darling.
Posted by: Danniiee.., Leigh Tecnology Acadamy, Dartford on 9:35am Thu 10 Jan 08
You are sadly going to be missed matt but dont worry because you will still be in our hearts and i miss you so much x [bold]bold[/bold]
You are sadly going to be missed matt but dont worry because you will still be in our hearts and i miss you so much x
Posted by: Simon Bull, web editor, News Shopper on 9:44am Thu 10 Jan 08
News Shopper has set up an online condolence page specifically for people to post tributes to Matthew.
Go to the link above or click on Condolence in the News section of the website.
News Shopper has set up an online condolence page specifically for people to post tributes to Matthew.
Go to the link above or click on Condolence in the News section of the website.
Posted by: anon, local on 9:51am Thu 10 Jan 08
maybe with a tragic loss of another gifted bright star on these roads the gov may try an think that if they made school transport dedicated to school children then they can see that it is common sense that if there was transport it can ease traffic, they can monitor children to an from school an above all it is safe for the children.only the best are chosen 4 a place that is only reserved 4 the most perfect an a gifted boy shall learn live an grow with god right by his side.
rest in peace.
here on earth there is sadness over this loss? however in hevan there is cheer an joy at the birth of an angel only time can heal the pain the memory however will go on till eternity anon!
maybe with a tragic loss of another gifted bright star on these roads the gov may try an think that if they made school transport dedicated to school children then they can see that it is common sense that if there was transport it can ease traffic, they can monitor children to an from school an above all it is safe for the children.only the best are chosen 4 a place that is only reserved 4 the most perfect an a gifted boy shall learn live an grow with god right by his side.
rest in peace.
here on earth there is sadness over this loss? however in hevan there is cheer an joy at the birth of an angel only time can heal the pain the memory however will go on till eternity anon!
Posted by: d, woolwich on 9:54am Thu 10 Jan 08
so so sad, such a young life taken . My thoughts go out to your family and friends
R.I.P Matt xx
so so sad, such a young life taken . My thoughts go out to your family and friends
R.I.P Matt xx
Posted by: katie and amy, abbeywoo on 10:10am Thu 10 Jan 08
r.i.p we id no this boy but im sorry to here about him
r.i.p we id no this boy but im sorry to here about him
Posted by: lee, abbeywood on 10:27am Thu 10 Jan 08
my sympathy to the parents
my sympathy to the parents
Posted by: Jak, dartford on 10:33am Thu 10 Jan 08
R.I.P MATTHEW i go to wimington enterprise collage and i think we would be friends if we met im in year 7 and i think all BUS DRIVERS SHOULD SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P MATTHEW i go to wimington enterprise collage and i think we would be friends if we met im in year 7 and i think all BUS DRIVERS SHOULD SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: sarah, dartford on 1:02pm Thu 10 Jan 08
R.I.P Little man shine on your family. sweet dreams..
also give a thought to the bus driver im sure she never ment to hurt u.
R.I.P Little man shine on your family. sweet dreams..
also give a thought to the bus driver im sure she never ment to hurt u.
Posted by: simon, erith on 10:20pm Thu 10 Jan 08
why do you always blame the bus driver when you have no idea of the circumstances its the same old story the truth is that most car drivers drive too fast on these roads I believe that this road should have a 20mph limit as should all roads that are heavily built up and esp around schools, but some people just have to put the blame on drivers who at the end of the day are only trying to their job and would be the first to be pulled up for going too fast by the police.
My sympathy goes to the boys family and it is such a terrible tragedy and also to the bus driver who must be going through hell as well.
why do you always blame the bus driver when you have no idea of the circumstances its the same old story the truth is that most car drivers drive too fast on these roads I believe that this road should have a 20mph limit as should all roads that are heavily built up and esp around schools, but some people just have to put the blame on drivers who at the end of the day are only trying to their job and would be the first to be pulled up for going too fast by the police.
My sympathy goes to the boys family and it is such a terrible tragedy and also to the bus driver who must be going through hell as well.
Posted by: jackie berry, WELLING on 3:01pm Sat 12 Jan 08
Sleep now dear Matt from Ray,Jackie & all the boys St More Juniors.We will hold a min silence before our game tomorrow in your honour xx
Sleep now dear Matt from Ray,Jackie & all the boys St More Juniors.We will hold a min silence before our game tomorrow in your honour xx
Posted by: leanne ladd, dartford on 7:25pm Sun 13 Jan 08
god spreed matt. this is for duncan at this tragic time, from all your year 6 class at york road school, we are all so sorry 2 hear about your loss and are writing so u still know that we care for you, especially at this tragic time, if oyu ever want to contact us my email is jellybaby_24_@hotmai
l.com im on msn ( leanne ladd btw) and we wish your family love also, lots of love, york road year 6 class ****
god spreed matt. this is for duncan at this tragic time, from all your year 6 class at york road school, we are all so sorry 2 hear about your loss and are writing so u still know that we care for you, especially at this tragic time, if oyu ever want to contact us my email is jellybaby_24_@hotmai
l.com im on msn ( leanne ladd btw) and we wish your family love also, lots of love, york road year 6 class ****
Posted by: Dave, dartford on 4:30pm Mon 14 Jan 08
Matt we knew you for a long time from Halls and our deepest sympathy is with Duncan and your parents. We held a minutes applause for you onj Saturday at Princes Park which had an unbelievable responce.
Matt we knew you for a long time from Halls and our deepest sympathy is with Duncan and your parents. We held a minutes applause for you onj Saturday at Princes Park which had an unbelievable responce.
Posted by: Barry, Bromley on 10:07pm Mon 14 Jan 08
Rest in peace Matt..
I never knew you but my sister works with your mum and says she is devastated.. my heart goes out to your entire family at this tragic time.. rest in peace and shine down on your family because they are going to miss you..
* Bus drivers please slow down and remember the kids out there *[bold][bold]bold[/bold] [bold][bold]bold[/bold] [/bold] [/bold]
Rest in peace Matt..
I never knew you but my sister works with your mum and says she is devastated.. my heart goes out to your entire family at this tragic time.. rest in peace and shine down on your family because they are going to miss you..
* Bus drivers please slow down and remember the kids out there *
Posted by: Charlotte martin, dartford on 12:01pm Fri 1 Feb 08
R.I.P MATTHEW
I WENT TO ST ALBANS NURSERY WITH MATTHEW!
AND WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MATT WAS THE BOY I CRIED MY HERAT OUT!
ANYWAY RIP MATTHEW ALWAYS LOVED AND MISSED ****[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] [quote]quote[/quote]
R.I.P MATTHEW
I WENT TO ST ALBANS NURSERY WITH MATTHEW!
AND WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MATT WAS THE BOY I CRIED MY HERAT OUT!
ANYWAY RIP MATTHEW ALWAYS LOVED AND MISSED ****
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