UPDATE: In a message sent to Honey Creek families, the school corporation said, “It is with a heavy heart, we write to inform you of a tragic accident that occurred Tuesday evening. We are all deeply affected by this devastating news, and our thoughts are with the families of the students during this difficult time.”
The corporation goes on to say, “We understand that this news may be overwhelming, and we want to ensure that everyone has the support they need. Counselors are available in the building for any students or staff who need support. Please encourage students to reach out, and do not hesitate to connect with our counseling team if you feel it would be helpful”.
A similar message was also sent to families at Sarah Scott Middle School.
According to Vigo County School Corporation Chief Communications Officer Katie Shane, to protect students’ and families’ privacy, they will not be releasing the names or information of the students involved in the incident.
The school will also be postponing its ILEARN testing, Wednesday, April 16, because of the tragic news.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — One child has died, and another has life-threatening injuries after a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle and an ambulance.
The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue.
According to Lt. Justin Sears, the Terre Haute Police Department, responded to the collision involving a Trans Care ambulance and two juveniles on a bicycle.
“Upon arrival, Trans Care personnel were already providing medical aid to the injured juveniles. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment,” Sears wrote in a news release. “Tragically, one juvenile succumbed to their injuries. The second juvenile was later life-lined to an Indianapolis-area hospital with life-threatening injuries.”
The Terre Haute Police Department’s Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team and Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the incident, he added.
“At the time of the collision, the ambulance was en route to a separate emergency involving a single-vehicle accident with injury in the county,” Sears wrote.
THPD said Wednesday that this is an open investigation and more information will be released as “permitted and appropriate.”
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