Family of driver involved in crash at Melbourne primary school that killed Jack Davey ‘in shock’

The family of a woman driving the car that killed Jack Davey and injured four other young students at a school in Melbourne say they wish the tragedy “was just a bad dream”.

Grade five student Jack, 11, died after a car ploughed through a fence and into the schoolyard on Tuesday afternoon, hitting the Auburn South Primary students sitting at a table.

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The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old Hawthorn East mother, had just collected her child from the school in Melbourne’s east and attempted a U-turn when the crash happened.

Her family issued a statement via Victoria Police on Friday, saying “we are all in shock”.

“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,” they said.

“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.

“To those injured, may you heal quickly – God bless you all.”

The family said it is feeling this grief “profoundly” and is “sharing in the pain others now carry”.

“It’s not about the words we say, but the genuine sorrow held within our hearts. May God watch over everyone and provide strength and comfort to those who are suffering,” they said.

“We thank the school staff and emergency workers who responded.

“We have assisted with the investigation and please ask for privacy while we come to terms with such an overwhelming tragedy.”

The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid.

Two 10-year-old boys, a 10-year-old girl and two 11-year-old girls were seriously injured in the incident and taken to hospital.

One of the children has been discharged, and the remaining three are stable.

Outside the school on Thursday, Jack’s parents expressed their utter devastation as they come to terms with the sudden and overwhelming loss death of their child.

“We find comfort in reading the many messages and memories of Jack and how his life and energy was a positive influence on so many in the community at just 11 years old,” Mr Davey said.

“Personally, he is our champion.

“He is our beloved son and brother who remains very much alive in our hearts and memories as we piece together our lives with his spirit going forward.”

An online fundraiser launched to support the Davey family had grown to more than $240,000.

- With AAP