An 11-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the road in her hometown of Clarendon. The victim, identified as Marla Richards, was involved in the accident on Tuesday afternoon.
According to reports, the tragic event occurred around 4:00 PM when Marla was returning home from school. She was hit by a blue Toyota Hiace bus traveling southbound on the Kemps Hill main road.
Despite immediate medical assistance and transportation to the hospital, Marla was sadly pronounced dead shortly after her arrival.
The local police in Clarendon are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragic loss. The community is left grieving for a young life taken too soon, and support is being offered to her family during this difficult time. Further details will be shared as they become available.
