Tragic accident claims the life of young 8-year-old hockey player

It is with heavy hearts that we report the tragic death of eight-year-old Melody Xu due to a terrible accident that took place in Oakville, Ontario, last Thursday.

The family of the Xu household is experiencing a tragic loss as they have lost their dear daughter, Melody, who was a passionate ice hockey fan and a member of the U9 Oakville Hornets.

A Lexus sport utility vehicle, driven by a 47-year-old man from Oakville, according to police, went off the road and hit Melody and her mother as they walked side by side, and both victims were immediately taken to a hospital. Unfortunately, Melody could not survive her injuries.

The driver, who stayed at the scene, has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, while the Halton Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the matter further.

The police believe that Melody and her mom were headed to a daycare center to pick up Melody's brother when the tragic accident took place.

The Oakville and hockey community is left in shock as they mourn the loss of a young girl whose kindness and positivity reached so many people.

The outpouring of support for the Xu family has begun as the hockey community reaches out to offer condolences. We would also like to take this time to offer our deepest condolences to all of Melody's family and friends, and may she rest in peace.