Parent killed in crash near Gilroy elementary school after dropping off children
Father killed, mom injured in Gilroy crash
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager while walking in a crosswalk in Gilroy, authorities said. The Gilroy Unified School District confirmed the victims were parents of children enrolled in the district.
GILROY, Calif - A man was killed, and a woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager while walking in a crosswalk in Gilroy, authorities said.
Victims had just dropped kids off
What we know:
The Gilroy Unified School District confirmed the victims were parents of children enrolled in the district.
The crash happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Charles Lux Drive and Lopez Way, just feet from Las Animas Elementary School.
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District officials said one of the victims’ children attends Las Animas Elementary School, while another child is enrolled at Rod Kelley Elementary School. The parents had just finished dropping off their children when they were hit, according to Gilroy Unified.
"I am deeply saddened for the family, our students, the broader community and the driver," the superintendent wrote. "Please hold all those involved, and our community close in your hearts."
Teen driver involved
Dig deeper:
Authorities said the victims were walking in a crosswalk when they were struck.
Police attempted life-saving measures, but the man died at the scene. The woman was flown to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The identity of the man has not been released.
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Driver cooperating
What's next:
Officials said the teenage driver is cooperating with the investigation. Police said drugs, alcohol, and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash.
The scene remained cordoned off for much of the day before authorities towed the pickup truck involved, as well as a Tesla parked nearby.
"Every thought imaginable runs through your brain as a parent when something happens near a school," said resident Brenda Hogue. "There were a lot of families worried."
Authorities are still investigating how the crash occurred.
"At this time, there is still much to learn and much to be investigated, and we ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time," the police department said.
The Source: Infromation for this story was written from information provided by the Gilroy Police Department.