Teacher and Student Struck by Car in Delaware County

On Monday afternoon, a teacher, Amy Travers, from St. Francis of Assisi in Delaware County was struck by a vehicle while assisting with student pickups outside Saint Kevin Parish School. The school community has been asked to pray for her, although her condition remains unknown. In a separate incident, an 11-year-old student at Liberty-Benton was hospitalized after being hit by a car in the school parking lot, with their condition also undisclosed. Another report indicated a 12-year-old student at Heritage Middle School was uninjured after being struck in a crosswalk while traffic was congested. The driver of the vehicle that hit the Heritage student was cited for unsafe operation. Overall, these incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding pedestrian safety in school zones.