The girl became stuck between her moped and a lighting pole. The fire brigade had to free her. She was taken to hospital in critical condition and her life is still in danger.
According to initial findings, the driver, who was also taken to hospital, gave a positive drug test and was subsequently arrested.
The Diksmuidesteenweg was temporarily partially closed. The fire brigade allowed traffic to pass in turn. The public prosecutor’s office appointed a legal expert and a traffic expert to investigate the precise circumstances of the accident.