PARK FOREST, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A 7-year-old boy was struck by a school bus and killed in Park Forest Friday afternoon, officials said.
The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Walnut Street. The child was rushed to Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital where he died.
Police did not release details on the crash. The bus was transporting students at the time. School District 163 says they will arrange to have counselors available.
"He was a joy to all of his teachers, kind-hearted, smart and funny; always with a smile on his face," Superintendent Caletha White wrote of Connor in the letter to school district families. "He will be missed greatly by the Mohawk and District 163 students and educators."
The bus driver works for Kickert Bus Company. Police said interviews were being conducted and it’s unclear whether any charges will be filed.
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