West Chester Township, OH (September 20, 2024) – A serious incident occurred Friday morning at approximately 6:48 a.m. when a Lakota West student was struck by a vehicle while crossing West Chester Road on her way to school. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the accident.
According to officials from West Chester Township, the student was conscious at the time of transport to the hospital, indicating that she was aware and responsive. While the student has not been publicly identified, a representative from the Lakota school district confirmed that she is also a student at Butler Tech, a nearby trade school.
The accident took place near Lakota West High School, which is adjacent to the site of the crash. Reports suggest that the student was crossing an intersection on West Chester Road when she was hit by the vehicle. Notably, there were no crossing guards present at the intersection at the time of the incident, raising concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
The driver involved in the accident remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities as they conduct their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured student and her family during this difficult time.
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