Child killed, another injured while walking home from school in Delaware

A 10-year-old boy died and a 12-year-old boy was injured this week after police in Delaware said they were hit by a car while walking home from school this week.

The fatal accident occurred Monday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, the New Castle County Police Department reported.

According to Delaware Online, part of the USA TODAY Network, both children attended school in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.

“The entire Red Clay Consolidated School District community is heartbroken by this loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the families, loved ones and staff during this difficult time,” the district said in a statement.

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Police: Teen driving SUV hit boy

According to police, the boys were on their way home from Marbrook Elementary School shortly after 4 p.m. when they were struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 17-year-old boy.

After striking the boys, the SUV continued until it hit a nearby home, police said.

All three people involved were taken to hospitals

Both were taken to a hospital, where the 10-year-old died, police reported. The other child, a 12-year-old boy, was treated for his injuries and released.

The 17-year-old was also taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries and released, police said.

It was not immediately known whether charges were filed in connection with the accident.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact New Castle police.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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