Rumford First Grader Dies After Being Hit By Bus
UPDATED on May 2nd @ 12:00 PM
According to WGME, police have identified the six year old boy who died after being hit by a school bus as Jayce Holt.
A memorial for the boy has been growing at the intersection of Waldo Street and Essex Avenue, the location of the accident.
Original story follows.
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According to WMTW and WGME, a six year old boy has passed away after being hit by a Rumford school bus.
Authorities report that, at about 3 PM today (May 1st), first grader was riding his bike on the sidewalk. He attempted to brake to stop himself from riding off the sidewalk, but fell into the street where he was hit by the RSU 10 bus.
Several students were on the bus at the time of the accident, but none were injured.
The accident remains under investigation.
This story will continue to be updated.