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11-Year-Old Girl Killed in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Involving School Bus

Eyewitness News ABC7NYFebruary 6, 20261 min2,679 views
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Tragic Hit-and-Run in Brooklyn

  • πŸ’” An 11-year-old girl was fatally struck by a school bus in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, shortly after dismissal.
  • ⚑ The incident occurred at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue as the girl darted across the street.
  • ⚠️ The school bus driver, who was making a turn, allegedly did not stop after the collision.

Investigation and Driver Apprehension

  • πŸ” Police located the 62-year-old driver several miles away and took him in for questioning.
  • β˜€οΈ A windshield glare from the sun was mentioned as a potential factor during the turn.
  • πŸ₯ The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead.

Witness Accounts

  • πŸ’¬ A witness described the girl sprinting across the street, comparing it to trying to beat a train.
  • πŸ›’ Workers at a nearby bodega confirmed the girl had been a customer moments before the incident, purchasing chocolate and a soda.
  • πŸ˜” The girl was described as a "good customer" and a "quiet" individual.
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