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Tuesday, October 1
10-year-old Latino boy is hit by a bus while walking to school
A child of 10 years died tragically on Tuesday when he was hit by a public bus a few blocks from his school in Erie , Pennsylvania, police said.
Joshua Ortiz was riding a shortly late to his third grade class at McKinley Elementary School, when he tried to cross the street and was struck by a Transit Authority vehicle Metropolitan, said the policemen.
Police confirm 10 – year-old, Joshua Ortiz, was the child killed by a city bus on Tuesday morning. His family, friends, and community are continuing to grieve his loss. https://t.co/5j7F6N1osC
— Erie News Now (@ErieNewsNow) December 23, 2021
The death was ruled an accident following a review of surveillance footage.
In the wake of the tragedy, Joshua’s mother, April , launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of the funeral. As of Friday morning, I had raised over $ 25 ,700 Dollars.
“I am raising funds for my son’s funeral; Joshua Ortiz, who was beaten this morning and passed away, anything will help, “he wrote in a description on the donation page.
” Appreciation and I thank anyone who can help, he was such a happy child, he always had such an energetic, outgoing smile on his face. ”
The superintendent Erie School District Brian Polito said in a statement that counselors would be available to students and staff members struggling with the loss.
“I speak for the entire Erie Public Schools family when I say how sad we are about this tragic accident. Our hearts go out to the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone who knew him, ”he wrote.
“We are doing everything we can to support that community and will continue to do so.”
In a statement on Facebook, McKinley Elementary School officials They said that support for Joshua’s family will not stop over the Christmas break, and will continue once they are together again on January 3.
“The safety and well-being of our students, families and staff are our top priority,” they stated.
The executive director of the Metropolitan Authority of Erie Transit Jeremy Peterson said in a statement: “Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the boy and his entire family. We mourn the loss of life and pray that the family and those affected can find comfort during this difficult time. ”
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