4-year-old Girl Killed After Being Hit by School Bus

A sad and heartbreaking incident at Milton J. Fletcher Elementary School on Monday morning claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl according to Jamestown Police. Officers were called to the school shortly after 8am after reports that a child was struck by a school bus.

Police say they immediately began providing first aid when they arrived. The child was transported to UPMC Chautauqua but did not survive.

The Panama Central School District confirmed that the victim was enrolled in the Jamestown City School District.

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Whitaker addressed the incident, saying, “We are heartbroken by this devastating news, and our thoughts are with the student’s family and friends. This is an unimaginable loss for the Fletcher community and for all of Jamestown Public Schools.”

Authorities noted that the investigation is still underway and that no charges have been filed. However, that is subject to change. It has become standard for there to be cameras inside school buses, which will shine a light on what was occurring when the incident took place.

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4-year-old Girl Killed After Being Hit by School Bus