Broward authorities have stated that a kid from Cooper City High School was struck by a car outside of the school on Monday morning. The youngster was brought to the hospital suffering from critical injuries. According to accounts, the collision took place just before 8:30 in the morning close to Cooper City High School, which is located at 9401 Stirling Road.
According to the Miami Herald, Broward Sheriff Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane stated that the adolescent was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood in a critical condition. The crew of the helicopter that was operated by CBS News Miami reported seeing blood, a scooter, and a red Tesla with damage to its windshield in the vicinity of the crash site.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the eastbound and westbound lanes of Stirling Road in Cooper City are currently closed between Palm Avenue and Southwest 90th Avenue as the investigation continues. According to Keyla Concepción, a spokeswoman for Broward County Public Schools, the child who sustained injuries is a student at the mentioned institution.
The student who sustained injuries is a student at the adjacent high school who is in the eleventh grade, as reported by WSVN. Broward County Fire Rescue teams and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the disturbing situation that occurred in Broward County. Shortly after eight o’clock in the morning, officers were notified about the occurrence.
There was a sudden arrival of investigators and emergency workers at the scene, which resulted in the temporary closure of both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Stirling Road. In addition to having a broken front glass, the hood of the prominently damaged red vehicle that was involved in the collision was also dented.
The victim was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in a hurry so that they may obtain the necessary medical attention that they required immediately. Personal goods such as notebooks were seen scattered throughout the accident site in footage that was obtained by helicopters belonging to the local news organization. The footage also showed the abandoned scooter. There has been no release of specific information regarding the circumstances that lead up to the terrible event by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
During the course of this investigation, the flow of traffic along Stirling Road between Palm Avenue and SW 90th Avenue has been impeded, which has resulted in delays for commuters. There has been no official statement issued by the school district regarding the current condition of their kid, nor have any remarks been made regarding the possibility of alterations to the safety measures in place within the school zone as a result of the collision.
Members of the community have been left to seriously contemplate the precarious nature of life while they wait for updates on the student’s condition and any precautionary measures that may be implemented to guarantee that an occurrence of this nature does not occur again in the future.
