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03.10.2023 - 11:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 13-year-old boy killed a foster carer after driving into her in her own car.
Marcia Grant, 60, was killed by the teenager after she was hit by the car he was driving on Hemper Lane, Greenhill, Sheffield, in the early hours of April 5. Police were called but she was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Today, the 13-year-old - who cannot be named for legal reasons - pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, YorkshireLive reports. He had been due to go on trial accused of murder but prosecutor Mark McKone KC told the court that plea was acceptable to the Crown. The boy will be sentenced on December 1.
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Following her death, Marcia's family paid an emotional tribute to her. In a statement they said: "Marcia was a warm, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and a pillar of her community.
"Her loss has already sent shockwaves through all who knew her or was lucky enough to be included in her orbit."
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council leader Chris Read said: "By all accounts Marcia was a kind and generous lady who was well known, much-loved and highly respected in our fostering community.
"Not only did Marcia provide endless love and care to vulnerable children when they needed it most, she shared her time and considerable experience to nurture and support fellow foster carers.
"Like us, I know the fostering community are devastated by her loss and the council will continue to provide them with all the support and reassurance they need to continue doing the incredible job that they do. I can only begin to imagine what Marcia's family and friends must be going through.
"Our thoughts are
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