A heartbreaking incident occurred at Krông Búk district, Đắk Lắk province, where a parent reversing a pickup truck in a schoolyard tragically killed a second-grade student. This event has sounded a stark alarm regarding traffic safety within school environments. The devastating accident, which took place on the morning of September 16th, has not only shocked the public but also raised critical questions about the responsibility and awareness of adults operating vehicles, especially pickup trucks, in areas crowded with children.
According to initial reports, at approximately 6:45 AM on September 16th, Mr. L.V.N. (32 years old, residing in Ea Sin commune) was driving a pickup truck to drop off his child at Bùi Thị Xuân Elementary and Junior High School. Due to rain, Mr. N. drove into the schoolyard to take his child to class. After his child exited the vehicle, while reversing to turn around, Mr. N. inadvertently struck H., a second-grade student, who was standing behind the truck. The severe impact resulted in H.’s immediate death at the scene.
Immediately following the incident, authorities in Krông Búk district promptly arrived at the scene to investigate and clarify the cause of this serious pickup truck reversing accident. Mr. L.V.N. was summoned and taken into custody for criminal investigation. The Krông Búk District Police Department stated that the case is under further investigation to determine the responsibilities of all involved parties and to handle the matter according to legal regulations.
Regarding the school and local authorities, Mr. Nguyễn Đình Khả, Head of the Department of Education and Training of Krông Búk district, stated that he had received an initial report from the school and immediately arrived at the scene to support the victim’s family. The Department of Education and local authorities have assigned the school to take the lead in coordinating with relevant departments to arrange the funeral for the unfortunate child. According to Mr. Khả, the victim’s family is in a particularly difficult situation, and community support is urgently needed.
The incident of a parent reversing a pickup truck and causing a fatality in the schoolyard has sparked outrage and concern among the public. Many are questioning how parents could easily drive into the schoolyard, given the general regulation prohibiting cars and motorcycles in these areas to ensure student safety. Many opinions suggest that responsibility lies not only with the pickup truck driver but also with the lax management of the school and the lack of responsibility from security personnel.
Leaders of the Department of Education and Training of Krông Búk district affirmed that all schools in the district have regulations prohibiting parents’ vehicles from entering the schoolyard. The principle of parents dropping off and picking up their children outside the school gate and walking them in is mandatory to ensure the safety of students and teachers. This tragic accident once again highlights the negligence and lack of awareness among a segment of parents when participating in traffic, especially in sensitive areas like schools.
The pickup truck reversing accident that killed a second-grade student in Krông Búk is a costly wake-up call for all of us. It serves not only as a reminder of the need for caution when operating vehicles, especially large pickup trucks with wide blind spots, but also as a warning about the importance of complying with traffic safety regulations, particularly in school environments. There is a need for more comprehensive and decisive solutions from schools, families, and authorities to ensure absolute safety for students and prevent similar tragic accidents from happening again.
School entrance sign with safety warnings![alt text: School entrance sign with safety warnings]
Pickup truck reversing in a schoolyard![alt text: Pickup truck reversing in a schoolyard]
Police investigating at the accident scene![alt text: Police investigating at the accident scene]
Mourning scene at the victim's family home![alt text: Mourning scene at the victim’s family home]
Parents dropping off children outside school gate![alt text: Parents dropping off children outside school gate as a safety measure]
Traffic safety awareness poster for school zones!
