LAKEWOOD, NJ – A student exiting a school bus in Lakewood Township Wednesday night was struck by a passing vehicle Wednesday night.
According to Lakewood Police Department Captain Gregory Staffordsmith, the incident happened at around 10 pm near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Courtney Road.
“Upon arrival, Officer Felix Rivera learned that the school bus was traveling south on Madison Avenue prior to the driver activating its flashing red lights,” Stafforsmith reported. “After coming to a stop at the northwest corner of Courtney Road, the student exited the bus and began crossing over towards the northbound lane.”
The boy was struck by a 2020 Acura driven by a Howell man not identified by police. The vehicle struck the teen while traveling in the southbound passing lane of Madison Avenue.
He was transported to a local trauma center for treatment and further evaluation.
A police investigation revealed that the 24-year-old driver failed to observe the flashing red lights.
Staffordsmith said a field sobriety test was conducted and determined that he was not impaired. He was issued several motor vehicle summons.