"The tragedy lands in the middle of growing anxiety among families about traffic dangers on school routes in South Williamsburg, with residents pressing city officials for targeted fixes near bus stops and crosswalks."
"From 2012 to 2021, 206 school-age children were killed in crashes linked to school transportation, including dozens who were pedestrians, highlighting the particular risks around bus stops and unloading areas."
"The NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is expected to examine bus route logs, surveillance footage, and any on-board camera recordings as part of its work."
A 9-year-old child was struck and killed by a school bus in Williamsburg at the intersection of Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street. The incident occurred just before 8:20 a.m., prompting police to cordon off the area for investigation. Local families are increasingly anxious about traffic dangers on school routes, especially after multiple incidents involving children in the neighborhood. Although school buses are generally safe, federal data indicates that crashes involving school transportation have resulted in fatalities, particularly among pedestrians near bus stops. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash.
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