A 13-year-old boy remains in serious but stable condition as of Friday after being run over by a school bus in the West Valley.
Officials say the incident happened near Dysart and Bethany Home roads Thursday afternoon.
The boy was airlifted to Phoenix Children's with serious injuries. Officials say the boy is now in stable condition.
Officials say the boy was riding a bike when he was hit by the bus.
What led to the boy being run over is currently unknown.
This incident remains under investigation.
The Litchfield Elementary School District provided the following statement to ABC15 regarding the crash:
On May 16, 2024, an incident occurred involving a L. Thomas Heck Middle School student and a Litchfield Elementary school bus. While riding a bike home from school, the student and school bus collided.
First responders were immediately called to the scene and provided emergency care. Due to the severity of the injuries, the student was airlifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Our thoughts are with the student and their family during this difficult time.
The safety and welfare of our Litchfield Elementary School District students remains top priority. The district is cooperating fully with local authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
