A woman drove her car into a school fence in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon, killing an 11-year-old student and wounding four other kids.
It has been reported that she had attended a meeting at the school prior to the incident.
Jack Davey died after the white SUV he was riding in veered off the road and crashed into the school gate.
Jack was rushed to the hospital, and four of his friends remained there due to injuries sustained in the accident.
It has been revealed that the woman, who was 40 years old at the time of the incident, attended a meeting at school for about two hours.
According to the police, she was trying to make a U-turn when she lost control of her vehicle.
Details about the meeting have not been revealed. Jack’s father, Michael, and his wife, Jayde, spoke to the media on Thursday and talked about the devastating loss that they have experienced.
Mr Davey said that the family is struggling to come to terms with the loss of their son.
The family has been able to read the many messages that have been sent to them about Jack, and they have been able to see how his energy and life were a positive influence on the community. Mr Davey also thanked the school receptionist, who was a former nurse, for helping Jack after the accident.
In a statement, Mr Davey said that the family will never be able to properly convey how much they appreciate the support that they have received. Jack was their beloved brother and son, and he will remain a part of their lives forever. The family also wants to extend their love and condolences to the victims of the accident and their families. Jack was known for being a fun-loving and outgoing boy.
On his Facebook page, Mr Davey posted a picture of Jack wearing a Melbourne Football Club jersey and cap. He also wrote a message to his son, who was a shooting star for the team. He said that Jack was a talented and inspirational individual who had touched the lives of many people.
In his message to Jack, Mr Davey said that he would never be able to comprehend the life he has ahead without him. The football club also released a statement to X, stating that Jack was a huge supporter of the team.