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Victoria Police officers have been seen delivering groceries to the woman who killed a young boy when she lost control of her car outside a primary school.
Daily Mail Australia spotted the two officers making the delivery to the driver’s Hawthorn East home on Friday morning.
Jack Davey, 11, was sitting with his friends on an outdoor bench at Auburn South Primary School, in Melbourne’s east, last Tuesday afternoon when her Toyota SUV crashed through the fence and into a group of Year 5 students.
Jack suffered critical injuries and died on the way to hospital.
Four other children – including two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl – were seriously injured and remain in hospital.
Police are yet to lay any charges against the driver, who has been in hiding since the tragedy happened.
Images captured by Daily Mail Australia indicate an inspector was among the Victoria Police food delivery mission.
‘The investigation into the fatal collision in Hawthorn East remains ongoing. Police officers continue to work to support the welfare of those involved,’ a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. Police did not provide the groceries.
Justice delivered: Top cop drops groceries to woman Victoria Police is investigating over the death of an 11-year old child
Jack Davey (pictured), 11, was sitting with his friends on an outdoor bench at Auburn South Primary School, in Melbourne ‘s east, on Tuesday afternoon when a Toyota SUV crashed through the fence and into a group of Year 5 students
The bizarre move follows a request by Victoria Police to media organisations to leave the driver alone.
‘This incident has had an absolutely traumatic effect on everyone involved,’ the statement began.
‘We are aware there are media personnel at the Hawthorn East address of the woman who was driving the car involved in the crash.
‘Whilst we understand and respect your interest in what happened and subsequent reporting, we kindly ask that you move on from the address as it’s causing deep distress to family, including young children.’
The delivery will come as a slap in the face to the friends and family of young Jack, who are clinging to hope police pursue charges against the driver.
‘The system is f**ked,’ the father of a young boy who was a mate of Jack’s told Daily Mail Australia.
It is understood the 40-year-old P-plate licence holder had just collected her child from the school and performed a U-turn before tragedy struck.
Job done, the police officers appeared happy about their service to the community
Jack has been remembered as a valued member of the Titans basketball community and Gladiators football club, as well as a keen futsal player
It has since been revealed the driver had attended a two-hour meeting at the school prior to the crash, but details about the meeting remain unclear.
Police are still investigating what caused the mother to lose control of her car.
A source claimed she drove over the medium strip, got stuck and accelerated hard and lost control.
Crash scene investigators are building a mechanical reconstruction to examine the angle of the driver’s seat, gear stick movements and speed.
She was arrested and released following a police interview.
Last week Jack’s father, Mike Davey, shared his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for his son.
‘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,’ his father, Michael 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.’
Busted: A Victoria Police officer spots a Daily Mail Australia photographer capturing her grocery delivery
The Victoria Police inspector, donning a rainbow coloured lanyard strap, is among the force’s most highly paid member
Jack’s father, Mike Davey (pictured with his wife, Jayde), shared his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for his son after kind-hearted Aussies raised over $215,000 for their family
Previously, Mr Davey penned a heartbreaking tribute to his ‘beautiful son’.
‘A shooting star who blessed us for 11 years with love, friendship and kindness,’ Mr Davey wrote.
‘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.’
The local council has organised a community support hub at a nearby park set to be open from Thursday through to Sunday.
‘We invite community members to come together and access support and referral services during this difficult time,’ the City of Boroondara posted to social media.
‘Our hearts go out to the families, friends and the entire school community who are grappling with this devastating loss.’
Lucy Pristel, who organised the GoFundMe page for Jack’s family, described him as a valued member of the Titans basketball community and Gladiators football club, as well as a keen futsal player.
The Hawthorn East mother was arrested and released following a police interview, with no charges laid
Crash scene investigators are building a mechanical reconstruction to examine thing the angle of the driver’s seat, gear stick movements and speed
The money is intended to support the family with costs related to the loss of their son and to allow them to take time away from work.
An emotional Ms Pristel, whose son was a close friend of Jack and played on the same basketball team, said the outpouring of support was been incredible.
‘We just want them (the Davey family) to do what they need to do, to be honest with you,’ Ms Pristel told Sunrise on Thursday.
‘All we want to do is let them know that we are so behind them and we support them any way that we possibly can. We just want them to know that they are so, so loved.’
Ms Pristel said the crash was ‘every person’s worst nightmare’ and that the fund was the best thing the community could do for the family as they process the tragedy.
‘We just wanted to relieve some pressure for them. Nothing will change. The pain they are going through, the pain they will always go through. We wanted to ease it a bit for them,’ she said.
‘In your wildest dreams you just can’t [imagine]. There are just no words.’
