School Bus Hits and Kills 11-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run
A tragic incident occurred in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, when an 11-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus in a hit-and-run event. The accident took place at approximately 3 p.m. on a Thursday, right after school dismissal. The girl was trying to cross at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue when the school bus made a turn.
Details of the Incident
Surveillance footage captured the moments before the accident. The young girl was seen standing at the corner with the right of way. Just as the bus approached the intersection, she sprinted across the street. Witnesses noted that the driver may have been blinded by the sun, which reflected off the windshield as the bus turned.
- Date: Thursday, just after school dismissal
- Location: Intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue, Bath Beach, Brooklyn
- Victim: 11-year-old girl
- Medical Facility: Maimonides Medical Center
Tragically, the child was transported to Maimonides Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The driver of the school bus did not stop at the scene of the accident but was later located by police several miles away in Brooklyn.
Community Response
This heartbreaking incident has shocked the Bath Beach community. As investigations continue, many residents are calling for enhanced safety measures to protect pedestrians, especially children, at busy intersections.
