11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Bicycle Crash in Heria, Alba County
An 11-year-old boy died on Wednesday after falling from his bicycle in Heria, Alba County, prompting a police investigation.
On Wednesday, an 11-year-old resident of Heria was riding his bicycle along the DC 3 county road when he lost control and crashed onto the shoulder, sustaining severe injuries. Medical teams arrived promptly and performed resuscitation attempts, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was reported to the police through a 112 emergency call, leading officers from the Ocna Mureș city police to respond.
The Alba County Police Inspectorate confirmed that a criminal file has been opened, treating the case as a possible culpable homicide. Authorities continue to investigate to determine the exact factors that led to the tragedy.
Why it matters
The death highlights road safety concerns for children and triggers a criminal probe into possible negligence.
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