The family of the driver whose car ploughed into children at a Melbourne primary school has offered condolences to the family of 11-year-old Jack Davey, who was killed in the crash.
“No words can truly convey the depth of this tragedy. We are all in shock, wishing this was just a bad dream, but sadly this is our reality,” the family said in a statement on Friday.
The scene of the crash at Auburn South Primary School.Credit: Joe Armao
“To Jack’s family, we can only offer our heartfelt condolences; our hearts go out to you and to every family affected by this loss.
“As a family with children, we feel this grief profoundly, sharing in the pain others now carry. It’s not about the words we say, but the genuine sorrow held within our hearts.”
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The alleged driver, a 40-year-old Hawthorn East mother, was arrested at the scene and released pending further inquiries.
Jack, a year 5 student, had been enjoying afternoon recess with his friends at a table at Auburn South Primary in Hawthorn East when the car drove through the fence and into them about 2.30pm on Tuesday.
Four other children – three girls and one boy – were injured in the incident.
“To those injured, may you heal quickly – God bless you all,” the statement said.
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