Overview
- An 8-year-old girl was struck by a Yeshiva school bus on Blauvelt Road in Monsey and was pronounced dead after emergency responders attempted lifesaving efforts.
- Rockland Hatzalah paramedics, Ramapo police officers, and volunteer groups from Chaverim of Rockland assisted at the scene and provided immediate aid.
- Community reporting identified the child as Blima Weber, bas R’ Yisroel Efroyim Weber, though officials have not issued a formal public identification.
- Authorities have not released details about how the crash occurred, the incident remains under active investigation, and funeral arrangements have not been announced.
- The death follows a recent nearby child traffic fatality and a Ramapo Police pedestrian-safety flyer campaign, renewing calls for safer crossings and possible local safety reviews.