Overview
- A child was struck just before 3:30 p.m. on the 500 block of Aberdeen Road in Frankfort during the Tuesday afternoon student commute, police said.
- Witnesses and first responders performed CPR at the scene and the child, identified by media as Jenna Menias, was taken to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
- The vehicle involved was a Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 bus carrying Frankfort School District 157-C students and several passengers were on board.
- Police say no other injuries were reported, all passengers were evaluated and reunited with families, and authorities have not released details on how the crash occurred or any charges.
- Frankfort officials have offered support resources to students and families, the mayor asked for prayers, and the investigation could prompt reviews of school transportation procedures.