A six-year-old boy died Wednesday after being hit by a car in Kvernaland, Norway. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene and attempted resuscitation, but the boy was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Stavanger University Hospital. Police have launched an investigation, with forensic teams examining the accident site and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s accident group assisting. The driver, a man in his 40s, has been charged under section 281 of the penal code, relating to causing death through negligence. Initial reports indicate the driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.