Tragedy in Belmopan

News Article: Five year old killed in traffic accident, February 22nd, 2011, retrieved on February 27th, 2011 from www.channel5belize.com

My heart broke into tears after reading the tragedy in Belmopan that a five year old little girl had been crushed to death by a bowen and bowen crystal truck. The parents of this little girl must be in immense grief at this moment, but they are the partially culpable of this tragedy. They should have known that their little girl is too young to be sent to school alone and, to make matters worse, on a bicycle. Indeed this was an accident waiting to happen. Everyday they should have ensured that they take their little girl to school and bring her back home. If it was not an accident, the little girl also faced the risk of being kidnapped.
It is sad to know that an infant who has barely had time to experience life has been taken away. This incident just shows that life is really unfair, but it does not have to be.  In such a situation is very important to reflect on the simplest things in life that we take forgranted. Time is precious and should be cherished, same goes with children. Those that have children should always ensure their safety and should never be left to wonder at their own luck. Those who drive must always be careful and keen of their surroundings. My condolences go out to the family of the little girl and may her innocent soul rest in peace.