An accident Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, on US 59 north of Livingston has claimed the life of a 15-year-old ninth-grader at Livingston High School in Polk County.
The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the accident and death in a post to social media around 7:47 p.m.
“Sadly, we can confirm a 15-year-old student was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler as the child was leaving the bus,” the DPS statement reads. “Investigators remain on the scene, gathering evidence.”
Livingston ISD reposted the DPS statement and later issued the following statement:
“Our district lost a member of its family. At times like this, we are reminded how precious life can be and how fragile each life truly is. It is sad when our district loses a member of its family. It is even more tragic when such a young life is taken away from us. We extend our thoughts and sincere condolences to family and friends. All of our counselors are available in the morning to listen and help any students needing assistance. We are fortunate to have a team of experienced counselors who can provide much-needed comfort to our students and staff.”
Cleveland ISD Superintendent Stephen McCanless told Bluebonnet News he has spoken to the LISD superintendent and offered Cleveland ISD’s grief counselors to assist LISD staff and students in the coming days.
Thursday’s tragic accident comes less than a month after the tragic loss of other Livingston ISD students. That crash took place on Nov. 9 on SH 146 near Millgate Road in Polk County. The driver – a 34-year-old woman, and three children in her vehicle, ages 13, 11 and 2 – died in that crash. A 6-year-old girl survived the crash.
No other information is available on the recent crash. Updates will be posted as new information becomes available.
his name was Edwardo and it was eddy to his closet friends and can yall add more info towards teh site pls and think you.(i am a fellow class mate and friend of eddys)
Why in the world would you have a bus stop on Hwy 59. I drive a bus and most of the drivers don’t respect school buses. I have drivers run my yellow and reds all the time and nothing is done about it.This is so sad. People please stay off your phone’s and leave 5 minutes early to avoid being stop by a school bus. Me as a driver of a school bus I do pull over and let the cars behind me pass before i proceed with my route out of respect of drivers. Prayers for that student and the passengers of the vehicle that didn’t stop for the school bus. Change the bus pick up or stop so this doesn’t happen again.