Accident - Child run over and seriously injured by mother when pulling out of parking space
A woman in Haßmersheim (Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis) ran over and seriously injured her four-year-old son with her car while reversing parking. The 37-year-old woman had told her son to wait next to the garage on Saturday, according to the police. However, the boy had allegedly stepped behind the vehicle and gotten under it. A rescue helicopter took the severely injured child to the hospital. The police spokesperson stated that an investigation is now being conducted against the 37-year-old woman for reckless bodily harm.
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Related Links
- Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis police press release
- German traffic safety guidelines for children
The incident occurred in the Neckar-Odenwald district, specifically in Haßmersheim. The woman, a resident of the area, was reversing her car when she accidentally hit her four-year-old son. The accident resulted in serious injuries, necessitating the use of a rescue helicopter to transport the child to the hospital. The police in Baden-Württemberg have initiated an investigation against the mother for reckless bodily harm. Following such accidents, it's crucial to emphasize traffic safety guidelines for children, particularly in reversing situations.
