More: Cold case: Franklin High School student found beaten to death in the woods 37 years ago Robertson said in a release.Īn investigation was conducted by detectives from Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team (C.A.R.T.) and Franklin police.Īn on-scene investigation determined that the boy, a township resident, was crossing Franklin Boulevard westbound, in or near the crosswalk, at the intersection of Holly Street when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the release.

Police continued to investigate the crash.Watch Video: Data.M圜: Search millions of NJ, US public recordsįRANKLIN (Somerset) – An 11-year-old boy was critically injured Monday after being struck by a vehicle while walking to school.Ībout 8:52 a.m., the Franklin Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Holly Street involving a pedestrian, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Parents of students concerned about their child’s reaction to McKithen’s death may also contact the High School Guidance office or Main Office at 60. Although adults cannot have answers to all the questions that children may have about death, we can help children better understand the grieving process.”Ĭounseling was made available Friday from 3 p.m. You may see behavior changes, loss of concentration, physical complaints, or social withdrawal. Over the next few days, encourage your child to express their feelings and listen attentively. “We encourage you to be especially sensitive and prepared to offer support to your child during this time.

Many students and staff will be affected by this news,” Kasun wrote. This tragic event has left us all deeply saddened and our thoughts and condolences go out to Daijah’s family and friends during this difficult time. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Daijah McKithen, a Lawrence High School senior involved in a fatal car accident this afternoon. Pennsylvania State Trooper hurt in hit-and-run on I-95 in Chester on Sunday

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