A tragic event occurred on Monday evening in the town of Wommersom in Linter, as a 3-year-old boy lost his life according to information given by the prosecution. The boy was fatally injured in an accident on Zandstraat while his mother was collecting him from nursery on their bicycle. Although witnesses suggest that the child fell and was subsequently hit by a car, many details of the accident remain unclear. The driver involved was found not to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs following testing. The case is currently being investigated by a traffic expert appointed to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Terrible drama on our roads this Monday evening. A 3-year-old boy lost his life in Wommerson, a town in Linter, according to information from the prosecution.
The accident happened in the Zandstraat in Wommersom, where a mother was picking up her child from the nursery by bicycle. According to local residents, the child fell and was hit by a car, but many uncertainties remain as to the exact circumstances of the accident.
“We were informed of the facts around 6:45 p.m.,” said Sarah Callewaert, spokesperson for the Leuven prosecution. “The exact order in which things happened is still far from clear. What is clear is that the critically injured child was taken to hospital while being resuscitated en route, and sadly died in hospital. The driver of the car involved in the incident was tested for alcohol and drugs and found not to be intoxicated. A traffic expert has been appointed to investigate the circumstances of the accident. »
This tragic event serves as a reminder to us all to be vigilant on the roads and to prioritize safety, especially when it involves our children. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends affected by this terrible loss. Let us come together as a community to support each other during this difficult time.