Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A 3-year-old boy died after being hit by a car while crossing the street in Mechelen. The driver was not impaired or speeding and the accident is being investigated as an unfortunate occurrence.
Last Wednesday on 14th August an accident happened in Mechelen on Petrus Tucksinstraat. A 3-year-old boy from Sint-Stevens-Woluwe was visiting his grandfather when he tried to cross the street between two parked cars and got hit by a car. He was badly injured and emergency workers helped him at the scene before taking him to the University Hospital of Brussels. Even though the child had surgery and received a lot of medical care he stayed in critical condition. The toddler died last night on 19th August from his injuries. This incident has really affected the community and the authorities are looking into what happened.
What led to the tragic traffic accident in Mechelen?
The recent traffic accident has caught a lot of attention from local authorities and the community. After the incident the police questioned the driver involved thoroughly. They did tests for alcohol and drugs to check if the driver was impaired and the results were negative. Initial reports also showed that the driver was not speeding when the crash happened. To understand what led to the accident better the public prosecutor’s office sent a traffic expert to the scene. This expert will investigate in detail to find out what caused this tragic event.
The results of the investigation so far suggest that the accident was an unfortunate and tragic occurrence rather than a result of negligence or criminal behavior. The local community particularly the neighborhood where the accident occurred is in deep shock and mourning over the young man’s death. The loss has left a significant impact on the area with residents grappling with the grief of the tragedy. The ongoing investigation aims to provide closure and clarity but the emotional toll on the community remains profound as they come to terms with the devastating news.
