A school district in the south suburbs has released a statement after a 6-year-old student was killed in a collision involving a school bus Tuesday afternoon, with school leaders calling the incident “tragic” and “unimaginable.”
“Tragically, the bus accident that occurred yesterday has resulted in the passing of one of our Grand Prairie Elementary students,” the statement, released Wednesday by Frankfort School District C-157 said.
The incident unfolded just before 3:24 p.m. in the 500 block of Aberdeen Road in Frankfort, with police responding to reports of a traffic collision involving a juvenile and a school bus. When officers arrived on scene, they found an unresponsive 6-year-old with serious injuries.
Tuesday night, the student was identified as Jenna Menias, of Frankfort. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, Menias lived on the same block where she struck and killed.
“Everyone in the Frankfort School District 157-C community is devastated by this tragic loss and offer our sincerest condolences to our student’s family and friends,” the district’s statement went on to say. “We mourn alongside them and hold them in our thoughts during this time of profound grief.”
The district said additional social workers, psychologists and mental health professionals would be available to assist students and staff.
“Our hearts remain with the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who have been affected by this tremendous loss,” the statement said.
An email from the Frankfort School District sent to families shortly after the incident said the collision involved a Frankfort School District 157-C student, and that other students on the bus were evaluated and reunited with their families. No other injuries were reported.
A spokesperson from Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 said the bus involved was a Lincoln-Way bus that was transporting Frankfort 157-C students.
The collision drew a large police presence, with photos and video captured by NBC Chicago showing two yellow school buses near police cars and emergency vehicles on a residential street as a crowd of people looked on.
Frankfort police also called the incident “tragic,” and said it had a “profound” impact on the community and those involved.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this heartbreaking event,” police said in a news release. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family, loved ones and all those impacted as they navigate this difficult time.”
No further details were provided. An investigation by Frankfort police remains ongoing.
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