Jamestown authorities have confirmed the heartbreaking death of 4-year-old Leanna Herrera, a student in the Jamestown School District, who was struck by a school bus outside Milton J. Fletcher Elementary School on Monday morning. The tragic incident occurred around 8:08 a.m. at the intersection of Cole Avenue and Whitehill Avenue, near the school’s south entrance.
Leanna was struck by a bus from the Panama Central School District while the driver was in the process of dropping off another student. Emergency responders transported the young girl to UPMC Chautauqua, where she later died from her injuries.
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The Panama Central School District has stated that the bus driver, who was fully cooperating with the investigation, is not facing charges at this time. Police have confirmed that all involved parties have been cooperative throughout the investigation.
The Jamestown Police Department, working with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police, is continuing to gather information to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This tragic accident has deeply affected the Jamestown School District and the local community. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they work to piece together the details of the fatal crash.