The Leuven prosecutor’s office has confirmed that a 3-year-old girl who fell from her mother’s bike in Linter on Monday evening died of serious head trauma. The 29-year-old mother is in shock. The child was in the child seat of her bicycle when she fell and was allegedly hit by a vehicle. It is unclear whether the vehicle hit the child after she fell off her mum’s bike, or if the mum fell with the bike. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the tragedy. According to preliminary information, the mother of the 29-year-old had come to pick up her daughter from daycare by bicycle. During the journey, the girl would have fallen resulting in a cranial trauma. The driver of the vehicle, a 49-year-old man from Linter, presented a negative breath and saliva test. He claimed that he heard a thud and saw a bike on the ground in his rearview mirror. The public prosecutor appointed a medical examiner and an expert.
The 3-year-old girl who fell from her mother’s bike in Linter on Monday evening died of serious head trauma, the Leuven prosecutor’s office confirmed on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old mother is in shock. The child was in the child seat of her bicycle when she allegedly fell. A vehicle then hit her. It is unclear at this time if the vehicle actually hit the child after she fell off her mum’s bike, or if the mum fell with the bike. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the tragedy.
According to preliminary information, the mother of the 29-year-old girl had come to pick up her daughter from daycare by bicycle. During the journey, the girl would have fallen. The causes of death would be, according to the first elements relayed by HLN, a cranial trauma.
The driver of the vehicle, a 49-year-old man from Linter, presented a negative breath and saliva test. He said he heard a thud and saw a bike on the ground in his rear view mirror. He would not have seen a cyclist and immediately parked. The public prosecutor appointed a medical examiner and an expert.
Our hearts go out to the family of the 3-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in the accident in Linter. It’s devastating to hear about such accidents, especially when it involves children. We hope that the investigation sheds light on the circumstances of the tragedy and offers some closure to the family. Let’s all remember to prioritize safety when traveling, especially with young children.