Georgetown police seek driver after school bus stop arm ignored; child struck

Georgetown police are asking for the public’s help to identify a driver they say struck an elementary school-aged child after ignoring a deployed school bus stop arm. The incident occurred Thursday morning near Valley Forge Court, according to LEX18, as the child was reportedly crossing in the vicinity of a school bus stop.

Investigators said the vehicle involved was a black SUV and that the driver did not stop when the stop arm was activated. Police believe the driver continued past the bus while the arm was extended, resulting in the collision with the child.

The child was reportedly struck near the area of the school bus stop, and the case has prompted an active police search for the driver. Georgetown police have not released additional details in the LEX18 report, including the exact location of the bus stop relative to the school, the child’s injuries, or whether any witnesses were interviewed at the scene.

Police said the crash happened on a Thursday morning and that investigators are working to identify the driver and vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are seeking information that could lead to the person responsible being located and interviewed.

The incident highlights the potential consequences of disregarding school transportation safety measures, including stop-arm activation designed to protect children who are entering or leaving buses or crossing nearby roadways. In school-zone conditions, the stop arm is a key visual report to drivers that they must yield.

Georgetown police are asking anyone with information to contact authorities. As the investigation continues, police may review leads such as witness accounts, traffic footage, or other evidence that can help determine how the driver approached the bus stop and whether additional vehicles were involved.

If the driver is identified, the next steps would depend on the results of the investigation, including how police determine fault and whether any citations or charges are pursued. In the meantime, officials are urging residents to provide tips that can assist in locating the black SUV driver.