A 3-year-old girl was hit by a car in Brasschaat, located in the Antwerp province. The incident occurred on Saturday evening and the driver fled the scene afterward. The accident took place at 7 p.m. while the girl was crossing a pedestrian crossing. The victim was taken to UZA in Edegem in a critical condition. The Brasschaat police zone’s spokesperson, Julie Mampuy, said that the driver “fled at high speed.” An investigation of the accident’s circumstances was assigned to a traffic expert by the prosecution. The driver is still at large.
In Brasschaat (province of Antwerp), a 3-year-old girl was taken to hospital in mortal danger on Saturday evening after being hit by a car. The driver committed a hit-and-run and is still wanted.
The accident happened around 7 p.m. “The girl was mowed down by a car as she crossed the pedestrian crossing. The driver fled at high speed,” said Julie Mampuy, spokeswoman for the Brasschaat police zone. The victim was transported in mortal danger to the UZA in Edegem.
The prosecution appointed a traffic expert to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
This tragic hit-and-run incident in Brasschaat reminds us of the importance of being vigilant on the roads and how reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family during this difficult time. It is crucial that the driver responsible for this senseless act is brought to justice. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist authorities in their investigation. Let us all do our part in creating safer communities for everyone.