A school bus driver hit and killed a child in Terrebonne Parish.
Louisiana State Police say 7-year-old Jeremiah Falgout of Montegut died.
"After activating the flashing warning lights, the bus stopped in the 500 block of LA Hwy 665 and dropped off children, including Falgout. For reasons still under investigation, as the bus resumed its southbound route, Falgout was struck by the bus and sustained critical injuries. Falgout was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries," Trooper Tiah Larvadain said in a news release.
The Terrebonne Parish School District posted that officials are working with local and state authorities in the investigation.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the student, the student's family and the bus driver involved in this accident."
The crash happened on LA-665 in Montegut around 4:00pm Thursday.
LSP says, "This crash remains under investigation."


