Father of Jack Davey, student killed in crash at Auburn South Primary School, shares emotional tribute
The father of a young boy tragically killed when a car ploughed through the fence of a Melbourne primary school has shared a heartbreaking tribute for his “beautiful” son.
He was critically injured and died on the way to hospital.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.As tributes for the young boy have started to emerge in the days following the accident, Jack’s father has also now publicly spoken for the first time following his son’s death.
In a moving tribute, Mike Davey said he couldn’t imagine spending the rest of his life without his “beautiful” boy.
“Our beautiful son. A shooting star who blessed us for 11 years with love, friendship and kindness,” he said.
“You were my inspiration and motivation. I cannot comprehend the life ahead without you.
“My mate, my champ, my Jackie-boi.
“Godspeed, until we meet again ... I love you.”
His mother, dad and siblings visited a growing memorial for the student outside the school on Wednesday afternoon to read all the messages left in his honour.
His father wore his son’s backpack and his two sisters left teddy bears.
An online fundraiser set up to support his family has raised more than $138,000.
Jack has also been remembered as a talented and valued member of multiple local sports clubs including the Titans Junior Basketball Club and the Glen Iris Gladiators Football Club.
The Gladiators said it was “deeply saddened” by what had happened.
“Auburn South Primary School is a significant part of our Gladiators community,” the club said.
“Our hearts are with the families impacted directly, as well as all Auburn South Primary School students, parents, teachers and other affected members of our community.”
On Wednesday morning school principal Marcus Wicher offered his condolences to Jack’s family.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with Jack’s family and friends and our thoughts are also with the four students that remain in hospital and, of course, their beautiful families,” he said.
Two 11-year-old girls, one 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were injured in the crash and taken to hospital where they remain in stable conditions.
The driver, a 40-year-old woman whose children attend the school, was performing a U-turn when she crashed through the fence.
One of her children was in the car with her at the time.
7NEWS understands the woman had been at the school for a two-hour meeting before the crash.
The circumstances of the meeting are unclear.
The woman was a P-plater and had recently got her license, however, she has a clean driving history.
She was initially arrested by police but released without charge.
The cause of the crash remains unclear.
Originally published on 7NEWS
