Driving home from work this evening, I noticed one of those red-edged white signs the police erect looking for witnesses after a hit-and-run on a narrow road in front of Oe elementary school. More ominously, next to it was an offering of flowers.
My wife confirmed my suspicions: Apparently, a first grader was struck and killed on July 16. Googling provided no news - perhaps it is being withheld. I drive a lot, frequently on such small roads, and while I’m no angel, I’ve learned to be extremely careful (leave early, never exceed 20KMPH, and keep your foot on the brake - on 7/21 at exactly the same spot, a kid on a bike charged across the road, causing the entire contents of my car to shift a meter forward). Even if you’re behind schedule, the ramifications are life-changing, both for the driver and the victim.
He (assuming his sex) will be eventually found; nobody ever escapes this for long. If I hear any news, I’ll post. Please be careful while driving, particularly on those small lanes. - William (Note: this post has been corrected: July 16, not July 20.)