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Teenager Dies After Being Hit by Car in Copenhagen Traffic Accident

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 16-year-old boy died following a traffic accident in Brønshøj-Husum, near Copenhagen.
  • Police reported that the boy suddenly ran into the road and was struck by a car.
  • The driver of the car, who was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, has been interviewed by police.

A 16-year-old boy has tragically lost his life after being involved in a traffic accident late Thursday evening in Brønshøj-Husum, a suburb of Copenhagen.

According to Copenhagen Police, the incident occurred around 10:38 PM on Islevhusvej. Witnesses reported that the boy suddenly ran into the street for reasons yet to be determined and was struck by a car belonging to the rental company Green Mobility.

Based on witness statements, we believe the boy suddenly ran into the road and was hit by a car.

— Anette OstenfeldtAnette Ostenfeldt, duty officer at Copenhagen Police, describes the circumstances of the fatal accident based on initial witness accounts.

"Based on witness statements, we believe the boy suddenly ran into the road and was hit by a car," stated duty officer Anette Ostenfeldt. She confirmed that the boy's family has been notified of his death.

An accident investigation unit examined the scene to determine factors such as the vehicle's speed and any braking actions taken. The driver of the car, a young man, was tested and found not to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police left the scene in the early hours of Friday morning, and the results of the accident investigation are expected in the coming days.

It is a serious traffic accident, and one person has lost their life.

— Anette OstenfeldtAnette Ostenfeldt confirms the severity of the incident and the fatality.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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