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Associated Press
an hour ago
- Associated Press
Teenager fatally pinned between 2 vehicles in California private school parking lot
STUDIO CITY, Calif. (AP) — A 15-year-old was killed when a vehicle struck him in a school parking lot at a California private school Wednesday afternoon, sandwiching him between two vehicles, police said. The teen was hit at Campbell Hall, a private school in Studio City, just after 3 p.m., said David Cuellar, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department. Paramedics took him to a hospital along with his father, who was not injured, and the teenager was later pronounced dead. 'It's just a tragic incident overall,' Cuellar said. It was not immediately clear how the crash happened. The driver of the green Rivian was cooperating with the investigation, Cuellar said. The driver was not arrested and this doesn't appear to be a criminal matter, according to Cuellar. Campbell Hall is a K-12 independent, Episcopal day school, according to its website. The school did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Teen killed in Bethlehem after colliding with car near Freedom High School, East Hills Middle School
A 17-year-old boy was killed after colliding with a parked car early Sunday morning near two Bethlehem schools, according to police. Bethlehem Township police said the crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the area of Freedom High School and East Hills Middle School. Investigators said two vehicles and a group of teens were involved in the crash. According to police, the 17-year-old boy collided with a parked vehicle and then died at the scene. The teen's name has yet to be released. The Northampton County coroner is leading the investigation. Bethlehem police urge any witnesses to contact the Northampton County 911 Operations Center at 610-759-2200 or investigator Gretchen Kraemer at 610-814-6473.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Girl, 14, was hit and killed as she crossed road by speeding driver who had taken cocaine and cannabis, inquest hears
A 14-year-old girl died while crossing the road as she chatted to a friend on the phone after being hit by a speeding driver who had taken cocaine and cannabis, an has inquest heard. Olivia Kolek was crossing Station Road in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, when she was struck by a silver Mercedes near the railway station on New Year's Eve in 2021. The teenager died at the scene from traumatic head injuries after being flung into the air before landing on the carriageway. Black Country Coroners Court heard driver Brendan Lord had cannabis and cocaine in his system and had been travelling at around 34-38mph in a 30mph zone. However, the 42-year-old has never been charged with any criminal offence relating to the fatal collision. Giving evidence, Mr Lord said he had smoked cannabis the previous day but could not account for the presence of cocaine. He said he was a regular cannabis user and was not feeling the effects of it the time. He also told Black Country Area Coroner Mrs Joanne Lees that he did not accept the speed calculation and that he did not see Olivia at any point. Black Country Coroners Court heard driver Brendan Lord had cannabis and cocaine in his system and had been travelling at around 34-38mph in a 30mph zone Mr Lord said: 'I do not believe I was travelling that fast. At the time of the accident itself I was doing below 31mph. 'I slowed down at the brow of the hill because of the pedestrians who were in the area.' The inquest heard a Fiesta driver travelling in the opposite direction also stated she did not see Olivia crossing in front moments before hearing a 'bang'. West Midlands Police forensic collision investigator PC Justin Williams said CCTV captured the tragedy unfold. PC Williams said: 'She was dressed in dark clothing and was talking to a friend on her mobile telephone. 'It was night time, but the conditions were fine and dry. All the street lamps were illuminated. 'At the same time a Mercedes was being driven by Brendon Lord in a easterly direction along Station Road. 'The pedestrian entered the carriageway on Avenue Road some 21 yards from a pedestrian controlled crossing outside Rowley Regis Railway Station. 'She walked diagonally across the carriageway. The car was travelling at 34-38mph as it passed in front of the station's car park junction. 'It is likely that the low conspicuity of the pedestrian caused a delay in Lord identifying her presence. 'Testing has shown it is likely he would have become aware of her approximately two seconds before the collision occurred.' He said a decision had been taken by the force not to prosecute Mr Lord. The inquest heard that Olivia had drunk some vodka prior to her death, but it was unknown whether this impaired her judgement. Mrs Lees said she was not persuaded that Mr Lord, who was driving his family to Birmingham at the time, 'could have reasonably expected to see a pedestrian' in the road. She added: 'At the point of which she became conspicuous I am satisfied with the evidence of two seconds before the collision. That doesn't mean that she was seen. 'The evidence does not enable me to conclude that had the Mercedes been travelling according to the speed limit that the collision would not have occurred.' She recorded a conclusion that the teenager died as a result of a road traffic collision. Olivia's Polish parents, Izabela Maziakowska and Lucsaz Kolek, were present at the hearing stated in a written tribute that their only child had a 'great sense of humour, loved fashion and had many hobbies including dancing and baking.' In a statement released at the time of her death, they said: 'Our love, our heart, our life. We will love you forever and longer. 'She had a lot of plans for so many things to do. She was the brightest star in our life.'
