Unaccompanied teen with special needs meets tragic end on the roadside following school dismissal, reports family
A tragic incident has shaken a Long Island community, as a 15-year-old student named Christopher Williams was fatally struck by a car on the Southern State Parkway.
The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, approximately half a mile from The Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children in Elmont. Christopher, who had special needs, was a student at the school.
According to reports, the New York State Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the traffic accident. State police have not yet released any details about the vehicle involved or the events leading up to the incident.
Christopher was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but sadly, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His family was summoned by the police to identify his body.
The school has expressed its deepest condolences and has initiated a full review of its policies and procedures in light of this tragic event. Counseling and support services are being made available to students and staff at the school to help them cope with their grief.
Christopher's family has claimed that he was left unsupervised before the accident. His brother wrote in a text message that the school failed him.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help Christopher's family pay for his funeral. The page, which has already raised thousands of dollars, is a testament to the impact Christopher had on those around him. His life was described as a "bright light" that is now lost forever.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a beloved student. Our thoughts are with Christopher's family and friends during this difficult time.
