A man driving a car was suddenly crossed by a child, and he hit the child with the car, killing him. What is his obligation?

The questioner : A boy came out from between two cars so quickly that the driver could not avoid hitting him, no matter how slow his speed was. Do you think...?

The Shaykh : It is paid from his pocket.

The questioner : It is paid from his pocket, and he fasts.

The Shaykh : It is paid from the boy's estate, because the boy is the one who caused it, not the driver. It is clear.

The questioner : Yes, it is clear. So what if he was below the age of maturity, and what if he was a small child?

The Shaykh : Whether he was a small child or an adult, there is no difference. The important thing is that the killer cannot be said to have killed by mistake, unlike if he had been speeding at a reckless speed on a proper road, especially in crosswalks where limits are placed and the driver must stop there. If he did not stop in that case, then he is responsible. But within the scope of the situation you described, the driver is not required to bear the penalty for accidental killing.