Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Worcester Boy Killed in Accident Has Sudbury Ties

Bennett Roaf, who was 18 months old, died Friday evening in the hospital.

An 18-month-old boy from Worcester who was killed last week when he was run over in his mother’s arms by her rolling car has Sudbury ties.

Bennett Roaf's father, Parker, 34, is from Sudbury and a graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. His son died Friday in the hospital.

According to radaris.com, Parker Roaf once lived at 43 Butler Road. 

Bennett's exact cause of death is still pending an autopsy, police told the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.

A fundraiser has been set for the Roaf's at youcare.com. As of the evening of Nov. 12, more than $27,000 has been raised. The goal has been increased to $28,000.

Read his obituary here.



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