A 15-year-old boy died after he was hit by a car while near a school bus stop in Pembroke Pines Thursday morning, police said.
The teenager was hit in the 12200 block of Washington Street at around 6:38 a.m., Pembroke Pines Police said.
Police initially said the teen was struck while crossing the street but later said he was standing partially in the roadway and partially on the median when he was struck.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the boy was not in a designated crosswalk when he was hit, and low visibility due to poor weather conditions may have played a role, according to authorities. The morning commute was hit by a storm producing heavy rain and lightning.
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"Despite lifesaving efforts, the boy tragically died after being transported to a nearby hospital," police said.
The boy's family was notified and are receiving services from the police department's victim advocates.
The teenager was a student at Flanagan High School and was hit near a school bus stop, school officials said.
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"I want to offer my deepest condolences to the student’s family and loved ones, teachers, and classmates as we mourn this great loss," Principal Brad Fatout said in a message sent to the school community. "I ask our school community to rally around the family in prayer and support during this time of deep sorrow."
Several students at the school said they found out about the incident over the school's intercom system, while others said they found out at lunchtime from friends.
“I just felt like really bad because I imagine that as one of my friends, that’s heartbreaking. That really sucks," student Christopher Bolivar said.
A security guard at a nearby apartment said the student lived in the area.
Information about the driver who struck him was not immediately available.
