Police in Jamestown have released the name of the 4-year-old victim who was fatally struck by a school bus outside an elementary school on Monday. The child has been identified as Leanna Herrera, a student in the Jamestown School District.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:08 a.m. at the intersection of Cole Avenue and Whitehill Avenue, outside Milton J. Fletcher Elementary School on the city’s south side. According to authorities, Herrera was struck by a Panama Central School District bus. She was transported to UPMC Chautauqua, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
The Panama Central School District stated that the bus driver was in the process of dropping off another student at the time of the accident. Police confirmed that all parties involved have been cooperative with the ongoing investigation and that the bus driver is not facing any charges at this time.
The investigation into the fatal crash is being conducted by the Jamestown Police Department, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police. Authorities continue to gather information to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
This heartbreaking event is a devastating loss for the Jamestown School District and the surrounding community. Police and school officials urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
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