# Fatal accidents involving young children

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-accidents-involving-young-children
> Updated: 2026-09-22T02:48:46.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Separate fatal accidents involving young children have been reported in France and Germany.

In Grostenquin, France, an 18-month-old German girl died at a campsite after being struck by her father’s SUV during a vehicle maneuver. Authorities confirmed that toxicology and alcohol tests for the father were negative.

In Güstrow, Germany, a three-year-old boy died after falling into the driving lane of a supermarket parking lot and being struck by a moving van. Police have launched a negligent homicide investigation and commissioned an expert to reconstruct the circumstances of the accident.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Güstrow: Three-year-old boy dies in supermarket parking lot accident

A three-year-old boy died after being struck by a van in a supermarket parking lot in Güstrow, Germany. Police have launched a negligent homicide investigation.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gstrow-three-year-old-boy-dies-in-supermarket-parking-lot-accident

### 2026-09-02: Grostenquin camping accident kills 18-month-old German girl

An 18-month-old German girl was killed in a tragic accident at a campsite in Grostenquin, France, after being struck by her father's SUV during a maneuvering attempt.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grostenquin-18-month-old-girl-dies-in-camping-accident

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