Further research shows that in the initial notation of his death, SW means Shell (or shrapnel) Wound. Thus it was first reported that his death was caused by hostile action. I do think however that the later amendment does mean he died as the result of a road accident. The different reports could simply have been due to an administrative mistake.
Brussels had been liberated by early September 1944 and certainly by December the allied armies were well beyond Brussels to the east although there was fierce fighting in the Ardennes well south of Brussels. My guess is that he had his unfortunate accident in an area that at the time was firmly in allied hands. I am uncertain as to whether he was still serving with 96 DID in France but if he was, then finding out where they were in Dec 44 would help. More expert investigation need there I think.
maxD
