15-Year-Old Student Dies After Being Hit by Semi-Truck While Getting Off School Bus: 'Tragic'

Mar. 15, 2025

School bus involved in the deadly crash on U.S. Route 59.Photo:Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas Department of Public Safety

The 15-year-old had just exited the Livingston ISD bus on U.S. Route 59 on Thursday when the deadly collision occurred, according to theTexas Department of Public Safety.

The teen, whose name has not been publicly released, died at the scene.

Neither the driver of the truck nor the driver of the Toyota were injured in the crash, according toABC affiliate KTRE.

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In a statement, Livingston ISD confirmed that the victim was a student who attended school in the district.

The district also extended its condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Counseling is available to those in need, they added.

“At times like this, we are reminded how precious life can be and how fragile each life truly is,” the district said.

Livingston ISD and the Texas Department of Safety did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

source: people.com