A 16-year-old girl was killed Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle in North Ridgeville, according to police.
Around 6 p.m., North Ridgeville officers responded to Lorain Road for a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, police said.
Upon arrival, they located the teen and first responders began administering first aid, police said.
The teen was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, police said.
According to the North Ridgeville City School District, the teen was a junior at the district's high school.
The district sent the following letter to families and staff members regarding the teen's death:
Dear North Ridgeville Families and Staff,
It is with profound sadness that we share heartbreaking news. One of our Rangers, a high school and Lorain County JVS student, was struck by a car this evening and tragically did not survive.
This unimaginable loss has deeply affected our entire school community, and our hearts are heavy as we grieve together.
Beginning tomorrow, our crisis team and school counselors will be available on the high school campus to support any student who may need someone to talk to or help processing this difficult event. We encourage students to seek support from their peers, teachers, and counselors.
Please keep this student’s family in your thoughts and hold them close in your hearts as they face this devastating loss. In times like these, the strength of our Ranger community becomes especially important. Let us continue to show care, compassion, and support for one another in the days ahead.
Lorain Road will remain closed while North Ridgeville Police investigates the crash.
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