North Shore Middle School Student Struck by Car Wednesday

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A North Shore Middle School student was struck by a car on his way to school Wednesday morning, officials said.

The accident occurred at about 8 a.m. by the intersection of Glen Cove Avenue and Kissam Lane.

The male student was rushed to a nearby hospital and talking and conscious, Newsday reported. He was accompanied by a school counselor.

North Shore Central School Superintendent Edward K. Melnick told Newsday that police said the boy stepped out between two parked cars and crossed the street when he was struck by a car that was driving below the speed limit.

Traffic in the area came to a standstill during the morning rush.

North Shore Central School Superintendent Edward K. Melnick posted this note on the district’s website:

An accident occurred on Glen Cove Avenue, about 180 yards south of the middle school and high school entrances. A middle school child was struck by a car. EMT, volunteer fire, school officials, police workers, and MS principals rushed to the scene and supported this young boy through the process of getting him to a nearby hospital. The parents and guardians were notified, Mrs. Canzoniero, a middle school counselor accompanied the child to the hospital. While injured, he is in stable condition at this time. Please speak with your children tonight about the importance of crossing Glen Cove Avenue at the light, where we have a crossing guard each morning and afternoon. We will also share this important safety precaution with students in school. Our thoughts are with this student and his family at this time.

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