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Tragic Hit-and-Run: 11-Year-Old Girl Killed by School Bus

2/8/2026

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An 11-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run involving a school bus in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, New York City.
The accident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday as the girl attempted to cross the street.
The bus driver left the scene but was later found in another area of Brooklyn.
Authorities are investigating and indicated the driver may not have realized the girl was struck.

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An 11-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run involving a school bus in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, New York City.
The accident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday as the girl attempted to cross the street.
The bus driver left the scene but was later found in another area of Brooklyn.
Authorities are investigating and indicated the driver may not have realized the girl was struck.