Two middle school students were run over by a car

LAKE WORTH, FL – A tragic accident unfolded outside Woodlands Middle School on Thursday afternoon when a vehicle struck two students, resulting in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as students were leaving the school for the day, sending shockwaves through the community.

Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene on Lyons Road, where they found one student critically injured and another already deceased. The surviving student was transported to a nearby trauma center and is expected to recover, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the students involved. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with deputies spending several hours at the scene gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses. The vehicle involved, a semi-truck, came to a stop a short distance from the site of the collision.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene with children and parents in the vicinity. “We heard a loud bang, and everyone started running,” one witness recounted, recalling the confusion and fear that followed the impact.

The Palm Beach County School District issued a statement from the principal of Woodlands Middle School, urging parents to monitor their children’s emotional well-being and to seek counseling services if needed. The statement emphasized the school’s commitment to supporting its students: “We are a family. We celebrate our wins together and grieve our losses together.”

Grief counselors will be available at the school to assist any student affected by the tragic event. The community is rallying to support the students and families affected, underscoring the tight-knit nature of the Lake Worth community.

This heartbreaking incident has left many searching for answers and hoping for a swift resolution to the investigation. As authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the crash, the community remains united in its grief and resolve to support those impacted.