Two young girls aged 12 and 14 suffered serious injuries on Saturday, August 8, after a vehicle struck them on a pedestrian crossing along boulevard Pasteur in Seraing, according to the victims’ parents.
According to statements from the victims’ parents, the driver did not stop after hitting the girls on the designated crossing. The motorists’ vehicle allegedly ran directly over the two victims after they fell to the ground. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to provide initial aid before transporting both teenagers to the hospital for necessary medical treatment. The parents reported that one girl sustained a blood clot in her head while the other received a cast for her injuries.
Investigation and Search for the Hit-and-Run Driver
Local authorities opened an official investigation following the collision to identify and locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run. Investigators could utilize potential surveillance camera footage from the surrounding sector to advance the search for the suspect vehicle and driver.
Did You Know? The incident in Seraing occurred just one day after a separate group of children narrowly escaped a speeding vehicle in nearby Flémalle on Friday, August 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the accident take place?
The collision occurred on a pedestrian crossing at boulevard Pasteur in Seraing.
What injuries did the victims sustain?
According to the parents, one of the 12- and 14-year-old victims suffered a blood clot in her head, while the other girl had to be placed in a cast.
What are authorities doing to find the driver?
An investigation has been opened to track down the driver who fled the scene, with potential surveillance camera footage in the area expected to aid the search.
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