Feb 17 • 13:10 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany SZ

Carnival celebrations in Starnberg canceled: Fatal traffic accident: Eight-year-old run over by a truck.

An eight-year-old boy was killed in Starnberg after being run over by a truck while crossing the street on his bicycle.

In a tragic incident in Starnberg, Germany, an eight-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a truck at an intersection on Tuesday morning. The boy was attempting to cross the Hanfelder Straße on his bicycle alongside his sister when a 56-year-old truck driver turned right from Münchner Straße and failed to see the child. Despite immediate medical attention, the boy succumbed to his injuries shortly after the accident. The local police reported that the boy was run over multiple times by the truck's wheels, indicating the severity of the accident. In response to this heartbreaking event, authorities are investigating the truck driver for negligent homicide, a serious charge that highlights the potential consequences of drivers' actions in pedestrian areas. Community responses are understandably emotional, as the boy’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the local population. Due to the accident, the planned Fasching (Carnival) celebrations scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Starnberg were canceled. This decision reflects a common practice in communities experiencing tragedy, where public events are often postponed to mourn loss and support affected families. The cancellation underscores the impact of the accident on community life and the deep sense of loss felt by residents as they grapple with the grief of losing a young child.

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