MONSEY – A seven-year-old Monsey girl was struck and killed by a school bus as she crossed the street in front of 182 Blauvelt Road in Monsey, Ramapo Police said.

The tragic incident occurred at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8.

Police said the bus was being driven by a 28-year-old Monsey resident, who remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The vehicle was a full-sized school bus operated by Yeshiva Viznitz.

Police said the driver was screened for alcohol and drug involvement and showed no signs of impairment and early investigation indicates speed was not a factor in the incident.

At this time, police said there are no criminal charges pending against the driver.

The names of the child and driver were not released by police.

The incident is being investigated by the Ramapo Town Police Crash Investigation Unit.



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