So, like, there was this super sad incident in Hyde Park, where a 5-year-old kid got hit by a school bus while getting off. The poor little boy was just trying to make his way home from school on Monday afternoon when tragedy struck. The community and school peeps are all in mourning over this heartbreaking loss.
According to the authorities, the boy was struck near 107 Washington St. after he got off the bus at around 2:45 p.m. It’s just devastating to think about what his family must be going through right now. One of the neighbors, Nathaniel Thomas, witnessed the aftermath of the crash and tried to help the boy. He mentioned how the kid wasn’t in good shape and his relative was in total distress. The bus driver was also freaking out, as anyone would in that situation.
The boy’s name was Lens Arthur Joseph, and he was reportedly with his 11-year-old cousin when the accident happened. It’s just so tragic to think about a young life being taken away like that. Joseph attended UP Academy Dorchester, a charter school in the Boston Public Schools district. The school officials are all expressing their deepest condolences to the family and everyone affected by this terrible incident.
The police are fully investigating the matter, as they should be. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox mentioned how they are doing everything possible to get to the bottom of what happened. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, but residents in the area have mentioned how cars tend to speed through the neighborhood. Maybe it’s time for some traffic calming measures to prevent such accidents in the future.
Some of the children on the bus were taken to local hospitals for evaluation after the incident. The bus driver, who stayed at the scene, is cooperating with the investigation. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, and our hearts go out to the child’s family and the school community.
The district will be providing support services for students, staff, and families affected by this tragedy. It’s important to come together in times like these and support each other. The CEO at UP Education Network has yet to comment on the incident, but I’m guessing they’re just as devastated as everyone else.
It’s just a reminder of how fragile life can be and how we should always look out for each other, especially the little ones. Let’s hope that some positive changes come out of this tragedy, whether it’s better traffic safety measures or just a greater sense of community support. Our thoughts are with the family of Lens Arthur Joseph during this incredibly difficult time.
