A Driver’s Evasive Action Still Ends in Child’s Death

Police detained two individuals after the SUV they were in was involved in a traffic accident that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl. According to Police, the female driver of the SUV reportedly tried to avoid hitting the child. And while it was initially thought that she had done so successfully, the child’s condition rapidly deteriorated and she passed away shortly after. ASP Smith told us more.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Police in Red Bank have detained two persons as a consequence of an investigation into an accident that claimed the life of nine-year-old Vanessa Cal in Reb Bank Village.  What we have learnt so far is that two detained individuals, being a male and a female were onboard an SU driven by the female. It is alleged that upon reaching an intersection, the female driver observed young Vanessa on a bicycle travelling at a high speed. The female alleged that she sought to apply the brakes, however she mistakenly accelerated and collided into a fence. And Vanessa simultaneously collided into the car. The female further stated that upon making inspection she observed the damaged bicycle and Vanessa who exhibited no visible injury and was responsive. Vanessa was taken to a nearby house and some ten minutes later she began to foam at the mouth and she was rushed to the hospital, the polyclinic for medical attention, however they were not successful in resuscitating her.”

 

The minor’s body now awaits a postmortem examination.

 

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