A 12-year-old was struck by a vehicle in Lancaster County while attempting to cross the street to board their school bus on Wednesday morning, East Cocalico Township Police Department reports. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Reamstown Road and Bunker Hill Road around 7:00 a.m., as per WHTM. The child was found by officers lying on the pavement but was conscious when emergency services arrived.
Upon arrival, the police noted that the driver involved in the incident had remained on the scene. According to witness accounts, the school bus had its red flashing lights on and its stop sign extended at the time of the collision, suggesting that the necessary precautions for student safety were being followed. "Multiple witnesses told police that the school bus had red flashing lights and a stop sign out at the time of the collision," as reported in a statement obtained by WHTM.
The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for care. The crash prompted an immediate response, with the intersection closed for a period while crews worked on the scene. Details regarding the exact nature of the child's injuries have not been disclosed.
Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the accident, and they urge anyone with further information to step forward. The East Cocalico Township Police Department's Officer Odenwalt is handling inquiries and can be contacted at 717-336-1725, as mentioned in reports from FOX43 and WGAL.
