High School Student Killed On Way To School - Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Member Center:
A Cheltenham High School ninth-grader died Wednesday morning after she was hit by a car on her way to school, officials say.
The Cheltenham School District in Wyncote says the student was rushed to a nearby hospital, but later died from her injuries.
The district has identified the student as Dajanique Brown-Rogers.
In a statement posted on the district's website, the Superintendent Dr. Darlene Davis wrote "Cheltenham High School students were made aware of this tragic news at 10:45 a.m. today via face-to-face communication delivered to homeroom classes by District counselors, CHS Administrators and CHS Department Coordinators."
The district says it is providing group grief counseling to students.
"We, as a District, will do everything in our power[ to fully assist the Brown-Rogers family and will continu8e to provide emotional support to all members of our District during this very difficult time."
The student was hit by the car just after 6 a.m. in the area of New Second Street and Clarion Avenue.
Stay with myfoxphilly.com for updates.
Today's weather? Cloudy, muggy, and eventually, stormy. If you get a strong to severe storm, it would probably be lat afternoon and evening. Highs in the upper 70s. Some of the storms will produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds.
This system is from the same cold front that caused the midwest tornadoes. It will also usher in cooler air for the holiday weekend.
 | 
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices |
