The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a second teen has died after four teens were struck by a vehicle at a bus stop in Royal Palm Beach.
The incident occurred on March 22nd near Crestwood BLVD South and Cypress Lake Ave in Royal Palm Beach.
Authorities say 57-year-old Angel Antonio Lopez lost control of his vehicle around 7:00 a.m. and drove up onto the sidewalk were the students were standing.
Two of the teens were critically injured, while two were said to have been in serious condition.
On March 23rd, one of the students, a 15-year-old girl, was said to have died from her injuries. A second student was said to have passed away on March 28th:
Very sad update:
A second student passed away as a results of his injuries from the Crestwood Boulevard and Cypress Lakes Drive accident. Let’s keep the family of Chand Wazir in our prayers during this very difficult time. https://t.co/UG3y0DpsT7
— PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) March 28, 2022
On Thursday, Royal Palm Beach Community High School Principal Michelle Fleming said that district officials have decided to relocate the bus stop to a nearby area out of respect for the students and their families.
Authorities have said that charges are pending against the driver.