Haunting questions arise after a horrific crash at a Melbourne primary school claimed the life of 11-year-old Jack Davey and injured four others

Emergency services attended Auburn South Primary School in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, on Tuesday, where several schoolchildren were injured after a 40-year-old Hawthorn East mother drove through the school fence.

At least five children were hit by the car, and two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were taken to hospital after being seriously injured in the crash.

However, 11-year-old Jack Davey died on the way to the hospital, critically injured when an SUV crashed into a group of children sitting on a table near a fence.

The white SUV was wearing green “P” plates at the time of the collision, although it is not yet known what license the 40-year-old driver had.

Victoria Police determined the car was traveling along Burgess Street when it left the road and crashed into a school fence just after 2.30pm.

A school-age child who was picked up from school by the driver shortly before the crash was also in the passenger seat of the vehicle but was not injured.

In the days that followed, several questions arose about what led to the fatal crash, including what caused the driver, who has not been charged, to suddenly lose control of the vehicle.

Shortly after Tuesday’s crash, a Ministry of Education spokesman reportedly told media that the driver of the car had suffered a medical incident, which was first reported by ABC.

However, police later said the driver lost control of the car while trying to turn around after picking up a child from school.

“After she collected the child, she spun around and crashed into the school fence, crashing through the fence where she unfortunately crashed into a table where five children were sitting on the school grounds,” Inspector McEvoy said on Tuesday. .

The Department of Education subsequently confirmed to SkyNews.com.au that it did not know where information about the illness episode came from.

The driver was detained at the scene, but police confirmed to the publication that she was taken from the scene to the police station, and not taken to the hospital.

According to 7NEWS, the driver of the car attended a two-hour meeting at the school before picking up his child just minutes before the tragic crash.

However, a Ministry of Education spokesman said he knew nothing about the meeting.

The driver, a 40-year-old Hawthorne East woman, was arrested at the scene but was released without charge on Wednesday pending further investigation.

Michael Davey, Jack’s father, spoke Thursday outside Auburn South Elementary School, standing side-by-side with his wife, Jade.

“Words cannot adequately describe the utter devastation we feel as we come to terms with the sudden and stunning loss of our Jack, a son, brother and friend to so many,” Mr Davey said.

“We take solace in reading the many messages and memories of Jack and how his life and energy had a positive impact on so many in the community when he was just 11 years old.

“Personally, he is our champion.

“He is our beloved son and brother who remains alive in our hearts and memories as we join our lives with his spirit moving forward.”

Speaking on behalf of young Jack’s family, Mr Davey thanked school staff, parents, pupils and the public for their support.

“You embraced our family, providing comfort, peace and support during an unspeakable tragedy,” Mr Davey said.