On Wednesday evening just after 10pm, an 18-year-old bochur was struck by a car after exiting a school bus at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Courtney Road.
Upon arrival, Lakewood Police Officer Felix Rivera learned that the school bus was traveling south on Madison Avenue prior to the driver activating its flashing red lights. After coming to a stop at the northwest corner of Courtney Road, the student exited the bus and began crossing over towards the northbound lane.
As he cleared the bus, he was struck by a 2020 Acura operated by a 24-year-old Howell man that was also traveling south in the passing lane of Madison Avenue. As a result, he sustained a non-life-threatening head injury. As a precaution, he was transported to a local trauma center for treatment and further evaluation.
Further investigation revealed that the 24-year-old driver failed to observe the flashing red lights. A Field Sobriety Test was conducted and determined that he was not impaired. He was issued several motor vehicles summons.