Tragic Incident as School Bus Fatally Strikes 16-Year-Old Girl in New Orleans City Park

A devastating accident occurred this past Saturday afternoon around 3:04 p.m. when a school bus fatally collided with a 16-year girl in City Park. 

According to the New Orleans Police Department, the fatal accident transpired in the 100 block of Zachary Taylor Drive, a road that runs parallel to Interstate 610, on the lake side of the highway. 

Eyewitnesses reported that the school bus was traveling downriver toward Wisner Boulevard when it tragically struck the teenage girl, who was walking as a pedestrian at the time of the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene immediately following the collision, rushing the victim to a nearby hospital in a desperate bid to save her life.

Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the young girl succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital. The news has left the community grieving and mourning the loss of a promising life cut short.

At this time, the New Orleans Police Department has yet to release further details on the accident. Authorities are working hard to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident. 

The entire community is left in a state of shock and sadness as they come to terms with the loss of this young individual. The devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need to protect pedestrians, particularly in areas near schools and parks.

The personal injury lawyers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys extend our thoughts and prayers for the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time as they navigate through this difficult time.