CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Lee County School District says a 12-year-old Mariner Middle School student was hit by a bus on Wednesday morning around 9a.m. and is home recovering with bumps and bruises. The district adds she was wearing a helmet which helped prevent further injuries.
Cape Coral police responded to the 1100 block of Chiquita Boulevard North.
District officials say the student was riding a bicycle and crossed in front of the bus and was hit.
She was transported by an ambulance to Golisano Children's Hospital as a precaution for bumps, bruises, and scrapes.
A neighbor says the area is busy with the school nearby... "I see a lot of kids walking I'd say more kids walking than bicycles. I was coming home from the dentist and I saw quite a few police cars and a school bus stop up here flashers going I knew something must have happened," says Tom Humphrey.
Here's a statement from Lee County School District Spokesperson Rob Spicker who explains.."Based on the information so far, today’s accident would also be what we record as non-preventable, meaning it is not the drivers fault. The student rode their bike in front of the bus."
Some tips from the school district tonight - always remember to be aware of your surroundings and look both ways before crossing any road.
