Boy Hit by Car, Left on Sidewalk: Bystander Effect in Calgary
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In a disturbing incident, a young boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Calgarys Taradale neighborhood. Despite being in a marked crosswalk, the driver fled, leaving the boy with a broken leg. The boys painful struggle for help was captured on security video, as several cars passed without stopping. Parents and a local psychologist attribute this to the bystander effect. The victim was a student heading to a bus stop, prompting school officials to emphasize road safety education. Police are seeking the white sedan and witnesses, while experts warn of potential long-term psychological impacts.
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