The family of the driver of the car that crashed into a Melbourne primary school, killing one child and injuring four others, have broken their silence following the horrific incident.
The tragedy unfolded at Auburn South Elementary School shortly after 2:30 pm on Tuesday, when a white SUV traveling on Burgess St left the road and crashed through the school fence, striking 11-year-old Jack Davey. years, and his friends.
Paramedics took the seriously injured Jack to hospital, where he later died.
Three girls (two 11-year-olds and one 10-year-old) and a 10-year-old boy were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Victoria Police arrested the 40-year-old woman driving the van on Tuesday afternoon.
She suffered a broken nose in the accident and has since been released pending further investigations.
The woman’s family on Friday afternoon shared their condolences to those affected by the accident.
“There are no words that can truly convey the depth of this tragedy,” the family said in a statement released by Victoria Police.
Eleven-year-old Jack Davey was killed when a car hit his Auburn South elementary school on Tuesday.
The family of the woman who crashed into a Melbourne primary school, killing one child and injuring four others, have broken their silence following the horrific incident.
“We are all in shock, wishing this was just a bad dream, but unfortunately this is our reality.
‘To Jack’s family, we can only offer our deepest condolences; Our hearts go out to you and to every family affected by this loss.
‘To the wounded, let them heal quickly. God bless you all.
‘As a family with children, we feel this pain deeply and share the pain that others now suffer. It’s not about the words we say, but the genuine pain we hold in our hearts.
‘May God take care of everyone and give strength and comfort to those who suffer.
‘We thank the school staff and emergency workers who responded.
“We have assisted with the investigation and ask for privacy as we come to terms with such an overwhelming tragedy.”
It is understood Jack was sitting with his classmates on Tuesday afternoon when the Toyota van crashed into the school fence as the woman attempted to make a U-turn.
His passenger, an elementary school-aged boy, was not injured.
The woman had just left school after attending a two-hour meeting before the accident, but details about the meeting are still unclear, according to 7NEWS.
Police are still investigating the cause of the accident, including whether the woman suffered a medical episode while making the U-turn.
Jack Davey’s parents paid a touching tribute to their son outside school on Thursday.
It comes as Jack Davey’s parents paid a moving tribute to their “champion” boy following his tragic death in Tuesday’s horrific crash at Auburn South Primary School.
Father Michael Davey, standing with Jack’s mother Jayde outside the school in Melbourne’s east, said the family was “overwhelmed” by the support they had received following the accident.
“Words cannot adequately describe the absolute devastation we feel as we come to terms with the sudden and overwhelming loss of our Jack,” she said Thursday.
‘Son, brother and friend of many.
‘We found comfort in reading Jack’s many messages and memories, and how his life and energy were a positive influence on many people in the community at just 11 years old.
‘Personally, he is our champion. He is our beloved son and brother who remains very much alive in our hearts and memories as we rebuild our lives with his spirit in the future.’
Davey said his family will “never forget” the actions of the hospital staff.
“We thank the incredible staff at the Royal Children’s Hospital who did their job so amazingly,” he said.
‘Give Jack life and sustain his life as long as they could.
Jack was killed Tuesday when a car plowed through his Auburn South elementary school.
“His compassion and humanity in our darkest hour will never be forgotten.”
He thanked the school community in general and the actions of the first responders.
‘We want to thank Auburn South Elementary School. Marcus, to all the teachers, students, parents and the parents’ association. “We are overwhelmed,” he said.
‘The first responders, paramedics, police and members of the public who helped immediately after the accident and who fought tirelessly to save Jack’s precious life. “We can never be grateful enough.”
Davey also praised the school receptionist who stayed with Jack after the accident and comforted him “the whole time.”
“Our words are inadequate,” he said.
Flowers, messages and a football were left outside Auburn South Elementary School in Hawthorn East on Wednesday.
The tragedy has shocked the community, state and nation.
Many people, including Victorian Deputy Premier Ben Carroll, could be seen paying tributes outside the school on Wednesday.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said his heart was broken for Jack’s family and the other children injured in the crash.
“We know how much that community, that school community, is suffering,” Mr. Chalmers said.
‘(It’s) horrendous, a horrible accident, and we will work through the usual processes, primarily the state government, but we will work through the usual processes to respond and make sure that children can be as safe as possible in communities like this . one.’
Tragedy struck Auburn South Primary School in Melbourne’s Hawthorn East.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said messages of support for the east Melbourne community had come from all over the state.
“We have seen the best of Victorians as this tragedy has touched every corner of our state, every community,” he said.
‘There have been messages of support coming from every community and every corner of our state, and I want to thank Victorians for that.
“Talking to the director…they’re feeling that support, they’re feeling that love, and they’re going to need to continue to have that love and support over the next few days and weeks and months because it’s going to be a long road.” “Travel as the school works through the aftermath and impact of this tragedy that has hit your school on what should have been a normal Tuesday afternoon.”