An Australian family’s camping trip turned into a nightmare when a 4WD motorist mistook their toddler for a speed bump. The incident occurred at a campground in the Victorian High Country last weekend. The family, who are from Melbourne, had set up their tent and were enjoying a barbecue dinner when the tragedy struck. According to witnesses, a group of 4WD vehicles were driving through the campground at high speeds. One of the motorists, a man in his 20s, failed to see the toddler, who was sitting in a small camping chair next to the barbecue. The man’s vehicle struck the toddler, crushing him under its tires. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorist who struck the child was arrested and charged with dangerous driving causing death. He was released on bail and is due to appear in court at a later date. The family of the deceased toddler are devastated by their loss. They have released a statement saying that they are “heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with what has happened.” The incident has sparked outrage in the local community. Many residents are calling for speed limits to be reduced in the campground and for 4WD vehicles to be banned from the area. The tragedy is a reminder of the importance of being aware of your surroundings when driving, particularly in areas where children are present.Tragedy at a Caravan ParkTragedy at a Caravan Park An Australian family’s holiday in Esperance, Western Australia, turned into a nightmare when their 4-year-old son, Parker, was run over by a 4WD and trailer. A Horrifying Moment Emma and Ryan Galloway were talking to neighbors while their sons, Parker and Archie, played with other children on their scooters. Suddenly, Parker disappeared around a bend. Moments later, there was commotion. The Aftermath Emma rushed to find Parker lying on the road between the tires of a Landcruiser and its towed van. The driver had unknowingly hit and run over the toddler multiple times, leaving him with severe injuries. A Medical Emergency Medical professionals at the scene treated Parker until an ambulance arrived. He was rushed to Esperance Regional Hospital, where full body scans revealed a broken pelvis, arm, internal bleeding, and a liver laceration. Parker was then flown to Perth Children’s Hospital for further treatment. A Miracle Survival Parker spent four weeks in the hospital, confined to a bed due to his broken pelvis. Police who reviewed the accident footage later said it was a miracle he survived. Rehabilitation and Recovery After being discharged, Parker required a wheelchair until he regained mobility. Today, he has some lingering issues with movement but is otherwise a happy and active 4-year-old. A Reminder of the Importance of Safety The Galloway family’s tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of caution in caravan parks and other locations where children may be playing.A family’s camping trip turned into a nightmare when a 4WD motorist allegedly mistook their toddler for a speed bump and ran over him. The incident occurred at a campsite in Western Australia on Saturday night. The family, who are from Victoria, were camping with their two-year-old son. According to the family, they were sitting around their campfire when they heard a loud bang. They then saw their son lying on the ground, bleeding from his head. The family rushed their son to hospital, where he was treated for a fractured skull and other injuries. Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in relation to the incident. He has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in court on Monday. The family has spoken out about their ordeal, saying they are “horrified” and “traumatised” by what happened. “Our little boy is lucky to be alive,” the father said. “We can’t believe that someone would mistake him for a speed bump.” The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many people calling for tougher penalties for dangerous drivers. “This is a disgrace,” one person wrote. “How can someone be so careless?” “I hope the driver gets the maximum possible sentence,” another person said. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for their son’s medical expenses.