3rd Grader Hit by Car While Riding Bike to Glenview School

The following is from the District 34:

Dear District 34 Parents,

Shortly before the start of school around 8 am near Pleasant Ridge Elementary, a third grade student was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike to school.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Woodlawn and Sunset Ridge. Fire and police were immediately contacted and arrived shortly on scene.

Fortunately, the child only had minor injuries and was able to return to school after being thoroughly assessed at the scene by emergency personnel.

We will continue to monitor the child throughout the school day. We also have made social workers available to students who may have witnessed the accident to ensure they also are provided proper support.

While police are continuing to investigate the accident, I wanted to reach out to all of our District 34 families and share some important reminders about both bike and driver safety when in school zones.

Whenever students are in session, it is important that both pedestrians and drivers pay careful attention to their surroundings and exercise additional caution given how much activity occurs near and around each of our schools. When riding your bike, please also make sure to wear a helmet and walk your bike through all intersections.

Thank you for your support as a school community to help ensure the safety of all of our students, which remains our top priority as a district.

Sincerely,

Frank Rottman

Pleasant Ridge Principal