The Regional School Unit 13 student who was struck by a school bus Friday afternoon in Rockland has died, according to officials.The Rockland Police Department said the pedestrian crash happened on Broadway at the intersection of Eliza Steele Drive at about 2:20 p.m.The student was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and then flown to Maine Medical Center in Portland, according to police.On Saturday afternoon, Rockland Police Chief Tim Carroll confirmed in a statement to Maine’s Total Coverage, “Tragically the child has succumbed to his injuries. We cannot provide any further information at this time.”The crash remains under investigation. Both Rockland police and RSU 13 said they will not release additional details at this time.”The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are working closely with local law enforcement and emergency responders as they investigate this incident,” RSU 13 said in a statement. “We ask that our community keep the victim and their family in their thoughts and prayers,” Rockland police said in a statement. RSU 13 said counseling services will be available to students and staff members who may need support.”We ask that our community keep the student and their family in their thoughts,” the school district said in its statement. RSU 13 encouraged parents and guardians who have questions to contact Superintendent John McDonald by calling 207-596-6620 or sending an email to jcmdonald@rsu13.org.The Rockland Police Department received assistance from the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle and Crash Reconstruction units in its investigation.Rockland police also said they are coordinating with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. RSU 13 serves students in the Midcoast communities of Rockland, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Owls Head and Cushing.The district is comprised of Oceanside High School in Rockland, Oceanside Middle School in Thomaston and four elementary schools: Ash Point Community School in Owls Head, Cushing Community School, South School in Rockland and Thomaston Grammar School.A GoFundMe page for the family of the child has been created; you can find it here.

ROCKLAND, Maine —

The Regional School Unit 13 student who was struck by a school bus Friday afternoon in Rockland has died, according to officials.

The Rockland Police Department said the pedestrian crash happened on Broadway at the intersection of Eliza Steele Drive at about 2:20 p.m.

The student was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and then flown to Maine Medical Center in Portland, according to police.

On Saturday afternoon, Rockland Police Chief Tim Carroll confirmed in a statement to Maine’s Total Coverage, “Tragically the child has succumbed to his injuries. We cannot provide any further information at this time.”

The crash remains under investigation. Both Rockland police and RSU 13 said they will not release additional details at this time.

“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are working closely with local law enforcement and emergency responders as they investigate this incident,” RSU 13 said in a statement.

“We ask that our community keep the victim and their family in their thoughts and prayers,” Rockland police said in a statement.

RSU 13 said counseling services will be available to students and staff members who may need support.

“We ask that our community keep the student and their family in their thoughts,” the school district said in its statement.

RSU 13 encouraged parents and guardians who have questions to contact Superintendent John McDonald by calling 207-596-6620 or sending an email to jcmdonald@rsu13.org.

The Rockland Police Department received assistance from the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle and Crash Reconstruction units in its investigation.

Rockland police also said they are coordinating with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office.

RSU 13 serves students in the Midcoast communities of Rockland, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Owls Head and Cushing.

The district is comprised of Oceanside High School in Rockland, Oceanside Middle School in Thomaston and four elementary schools: Ash Point Community School in Owls Head, Cushing Community School, South School in Rockland and Thomaston Grammar School.

A GoFundMe page for the family of the child has been created; you can find it here.