The Carson City School District has released a statement following the death of a 14-year-old Carson High School student who was hit by a car Sunday evening.
“We are truly saddened to learn of a horrific pedestrian/car accident on North Carson Street involving one of our Carson High School students," the statement said in part. "Late this evening, we were informed by law enforcement that the student had passed away. Our hearts ache for all the families and individuals involved."
The School District will be offering grief counseling and support for students and staff throughout the week according to the statement.
People can contact social workers at Carson High School to set up appointments by calling (775) 283-1834.
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A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Carson City Sunday evening.
The victim of the crash was a 14-year-old girl from Carson City. Her name has not been released.
It happened at the intersection of North Carson Street and Nye Lane, according to a press release from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The Sheriff's Office arrived on scene around 5:40 p.m. and began attempting to save the girl's life, but when fire and paramedic units arrived, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car involved stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation, which is being conducted by the Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit and the Nevada State Police.
According to Sheriff Furlong the area where the crash happened was dark, but streetlights were in place on both sides of the street and in the crosswalk where the girl and her boyfriend were crossing.
The boyfriend was not injured in the crash.
The victim was a student at Carson High School and her two brothers attend Carson Elementary School according to the release.
The Carson City Sheriff’s School Resource Officers are working with the Carson City School District to prepare for counseling service options on Monday when school resumes.
Anyone with information regarding the accident should contact the Sheriff’s Office at (775) 887-2677.
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