Father accidentally runs over son with bulldozer

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Father accidentally runs over son with bulldozer

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Story Created: Dec 20, 2008 at 6:22 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 20, 2008 at 7:43 PM EDT

BOONVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - A six year old Boonville boy is in the hospital tonight after being run over by a bulldozer, Police say 40 year old John Norrs was plowing his driveway when he failed to see his son. The boy was taken to St. Elizabeth MEdical Center and later transferred to University Hospital in Syracuse.

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 5:59 PM dana wrote ...

I do not know the family, however this is an accident. you can truly see that. may god bless this little boy to fast recovery and the family

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 5:52 PM Melissa wrote ...

To the one titled "reality" again do you know the whole story doesnt sound like it. You might want to find out what, what the whole story is. The child was not neglected at all. So you might want to find out first what really happened. People like you jump and think that every adult in this world must neglect there child then. But you must be the only adult in this world that is a perfect adult. Because sorry to spoil it for you but you are not a perfect person, because I know I am not.

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 3:29 PM Michelle wrote ...

Melissa I agree with everything that you have said. People that dont know the whole story need not comment this is a very loving family and she and her husband would do anything for anybody. It was an accident , no one intends for accidents to happen and for people to sit on this comment board and act like these parents dont care is just crazy. They are some of the nicest people and parents i know, I hope they are all able to have a very merry christmas :)

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 2:06 PM reality wrote ...

neglect does not have to be intentional. Just merely leaving a child unattended, say in a driveway, it neglect. Ask a social service case worker about neglect. Yes, this incident was accidental, the dad did not intend to run over his son. But that is not the point. The point is, leaving a child unattended is neglectful, the child was left in a situation that became dangerous without adult supervision. That is neglect.

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 11:12 AM just think about it wrote ...

first and foremost i want 2 offer my condolences to the family and hope the kid is home for christmas. now i want to ask, would everyone be defending the dad if they lived in utica?? I THINK NOT!!

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 12:46 AM Melissa wrote ...

To the one that is titled "Think" you are rude, dont say things that are negative to others if you dont know the whole picture. This is a family that has alot of love. I have worked side byside with the kids mother. She is a wonderful mother. She will encourage you to do something that you would have never seen yourself doing in your life. Hope if anything every happens to anyone close to you that you will think positive then say negative things.

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Tuesday, Dec 23 at 12:02 AM Reality, get a life. wrote ...

I do know the definitions of neglect and endangerment, and the KEY words in that definition would have to be intentionally and willfully. Again, this was an ACCIDENT.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 10:37 PM Donna Hall wrote ...

Declare over your son Psalms 118:17....Son you shall live and not die. You will declare the works of the Lord in your body on this earth. Make that your continuous prayer over him until you see the results.God will honor his word. I will continue to pray for him and also call our church prayer line for him,at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa. God Bless your family. You may also call their prayer line direct 1-918-496-0700 and they will pray over the phone with you. Donna Hall.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 10:15 PM Emily wrote ...

For God's Sake, Pray for the young boy, and his family, and get over yourselves with the negative attitudes. It could happen to someone in your family someday, and you will want prayers going your way.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 7:14 PM hopeful wrote ...

We know your little boy, we live around the corner. He is so sweet and it is a real tragedy what happened. I hope he's home for Christmas. I hope the dad gets over it, it was an accident.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 7:03 PM Thoughts are with you wrote ...

Accidents can happen soo fast at the fault of noone. My thoughts and prayers are with the precious child and his family. Best wishes for a speedy healthy recovery.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 6:15 PM Cowboy Bob wrote ...

Lots of praying going on here. Wouldn't it be great if all you had to do was close your eyes, bring your hands together and talk to an invisble man in the sky and good stuff happens?! The little tyke almost got crunched by daddy in his big dozer. Close call....that's all folks!

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Monday, Dec 22 at 6:05 PM Cathy wrote ...

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. I know this family and they do not neglect their children in the least. Its very unfortunate that this happened. But accidents do happen. I cannot belive that anyone would say neglect come on people its Christmas time why anyone would try to make this family feel any worse you should be ashamed of yourselves......

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Monday, Dec 22 at 5:50 PM reality wrote ...

perhaps some should look at the legal definitions of neglect and endangerment before they rattle off. Know the law before you try to dismiss the truth.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 5:34 PM Reality is mistaken wrote ...

Accidents do happen. Six year olds do play out in the snow unsupervised. Sometimes they even go sledding! To suggest this is child neglect is cruel and unwarranted. Don't you think the father feels bad enough? Please keep such comments to yourself; the family is going though enough. Prayers to the family.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 4:47 PM Tug Hill Gal wrote ...

That's one tough kid. We build 'em rugged here in the north country. Wishing him well, and a speedy recovery.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 1:13 PM newport wrote ...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and hope he make a full recovery.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 12:33 PM to reality wrote ...

you need a dose of reality. This was an accident. My goodness to say child neglect is deformation of character by you! May you have peace in your life. Prayers are with this little boy and family.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 10:39 AM THINK! wrote ...

Why on earth would you have a young child outside while you are plowing? But from all the "it's an accident" comments apparently this is common for you folks out there in Redneck land.

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Monday, Dec 22 at 12:35 AM Melissa wrote ...

Hope your son is ok. Your son and your family our in our prayers.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 10:42 PM Don P wrote ...

My prayers for the small boy and for forgiveness for his poor dad. Myy God show you the reason for this accident and may your faith in him grow as your family heals from this situation.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:45 PM boonville resident wrote ...

First I want to say that my prayers are with the family through this ordeal. I hope that the little boy is alright. Second-In response to the person that said that this is a case of child neglect-I live not far from this house and drive by the house every day. I see the children out there playing all the time. They are always supervised. In fact, MOST of the time there are more than 1 adults out there. This is a pure accident- not neglect.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:39 PM Wishing you the best wrote ...

My families thoughts and prayers are with this family tonight...God speed a fast recovery in time for the Christmas season.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 6:08 PM john wrote ...

I hope that the little boy will make it home for chritmas my prayers are in for him

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 4:09 PM its ok wrote ...

accidents happen, it doesnt matter how or why, just pray for the family, everything happens for a reason

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 2:50 PM reality wrote ...

this is child neglect and child endangerment. Leaving children out unsupervised where they could end up in a situation like this is disgusting.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 2:34 PM Family Update wrote ...

The little boy was very fortunate to come out with the few injuries he did, he may be coming home tomorrow, but at last update he was sitting up and doing okay, yes Dad feels awful as anyone can imagine,please lets keep this decent.The media of course makes it sound like he did this intentionally! It was an accident for god's sakes, please leave them alone and let them begin the healing they soo need at this tragic time. Keep them in your prayers!!

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 2:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Let's all pray for a Christmas Miracle---and that his son will be able to be back home for the holidays. God Bless you all...

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 1:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

It's nice to see people show support instead of bash this guy for this horrible accident. Alot of times folks can be very insensitive. I hope this little boy and dad are ok.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:49 AM prayers are with you --- wrote ...

Lets hope for a Christmas Miracle---

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:30 AM Plowing dad wrote ...

I plow my driveway with my plowtruck. One time, I was backing up... not paying much attention as no one was supposed to be in the driveway. All at once, I noticed my 3 year old son next to my truck. I had just backed up without seeing him. My heart raced and felt real bad. If he was behing me, I could have run him over. I was very lucky. Now, I make sure I know exactly where all the kids are... and am much more careful. I hope this little boy is OK. I feel bad for the whole family.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 9:23 AM sad wrote ...

My prayers are with the family...but is it necessary to put a story like this on the news? I'm sure the father feels terrible, but to add insult to injury, putting it on the news?

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 4:33 AM Anonymous wrote ...

A eragedy that should have been avoided. Never take your eyes off a 6 year old! Who was watching this boy?

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 3:45 AM Hob wrote ...

Never on to leave bad enough alone I'm betting the DAs office here will charge this guy with anything they can. It won't help the family but it'll keep Scott's name in the news.

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Sunday, Dec 21 at 12:58 AM Anonymous wrote ...

A bulldozer? A bit overkill aint it? A plow on a pick-up or a snowblower would have worked?

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Saturday, Dec 20 at 11:34 PM Keep the faith wrote ...

I feel so bad for this family. God bless and hope he is alright. Everything will turn out ok. be positive and strong for your child. Keep close to each other and you will survive this tragedy.

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Saturday, Dec 20 at 10:29 PM Praying for you wrote ...

How tragic ~ our prayers are with the little boy and his dad and family.

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Saturday, Dec 20 at 9:40 PM Prayers wrote ...

Our prayers go out to the family. this is just very sad and heart breaking.

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Saturday, Dec 20 at 9:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

How tragic,my heart goes out to this family.

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Saturday, Dec 20 at 8:20 PM child abuse wrote ...

I guess nobody bothers to watch their kids. Where was the mother? why was the child left alone outside where he could end up in harm's way? Child Protective needs to look at this case.

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