Traffic safety concerns spike after a tragic incident near Oak Ridge High School.
A 16-year-old Oak Ridge High School student was tragically killed in a traffic accident near the school. The incident occurred on Monday morning when the student was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Local residents are raising concerns about traffic safety in the area, especially given the school’s omission from a recent ordinance for speed-enforcement measures. The ongoing investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol aims to uncover more details surrounding the tragic event and its implications for student safety.
Orlando, Florida – A tragic traffic accident on Monday morning has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old student from Oak Ridge High School. The student was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street near the school just after 8:10 a.m. at the intersection of Oak Ridge Road and Winegard Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the student was not within a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a 2012 Dodge Avenger. The driver, a 28-year-old individual, remained on the scene after the accident and was not injured. Emergency services transported the student to Orlando Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) confirmed the victim’s status as a student in an email sent out shortly after the incident. In response to the tragic event, school counselors were made available to students and staff at Oak Ridge High School on the day of the accident. The school administration is actively cooperating with law enforcement during the investigation.
The FHP is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, and as of the latest update, the identity of the deceased student has not been released. Officials have not yet determined potential charges against the driver, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Local residents have expressed growing concern regarding traffic safety in the area surrounding Oak Ridge High School. The speed limit on Oak Ridge Road is set at 45 miles per hour, but many residents report that vehicles frequently exceed this limit. This has heightened worries about the sufficiency of traffic control measures, as the area lacks adequate provisions to ensure the safety of students walking to and from school.
In light of increasing traffic concerns, an ordinance was enacted last year allowing for speed-enforcement cameras at 21 schools in Orlando. However, Oak Ridge High was notably omitted from this list, further amplifying community frustrations regarding student safety.
This incident has raised alarms among parents and local residents alike, who are demanding improved traffic safety protocols to reduce the risks for students in the vicinity. The ongoing investigation by FHP seeks to gather more information regarding the incident, and updates will follow as more details emerge.
The community is mourning the loss of a young life and continues to seek answers, with a focus on bolstering safety measures around schools to prevent future tragedies.
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