LANCASTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — A 7-year-old boy has died following a car crash in Lancaster.
The accident happened on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m. in the area of 5849 Broadway.
Authorities say the single vehicle involved in the crash went off the road and hit a tree.
The child was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police say the 29-year-old man who was driving the car has not been charged and is cooperating with investigators.
The Lancaster Police Department is asking for anyone with any information on what happened to call the detective on this case at 716-683-2800 ext. 223.
The Depew Union Free School District released the following statement on Wednesday:
Dear Depew School Community,
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, one of our second grade students passed away, as a result of an accident. We extend our condolences to his family, as our thoughts, prayers, and support are with them.
Our Crisis Response Team has met to prepare to help our students, faculty and staff deal with this loss. Our school counselors are available in case anyone is in need of assistance.
If you feel you need to contact your child's teacher, school counselor or principal, please feel free to call as soon as possible, as we will be ready to assist in any way that we can.
The following may be helpful as you talk with your child:In addition:
- Listening is important. Grieving students need a safe, trusted adult who will listen.
- Allow for your child to talk about feelings. If this is the first loss your child has experienced, your child may not know how to respond and will be looking for your guidance.
- Affirm all expressions. It's okay to express feelings honestly. Show patience with the expressions rather than dismissing them or discouraging the expression of feelings.
- Encourage written expressions such as notes, letters, pictures to the family, etc.
- Affirm that your child's reaction is normal and you understand the way the child feels.
- Be honest. Talk about death vs. "going to sleep."
- Routines provide a sense of safety, which is very comforting to a child.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at (716) 686-5105.
- Resources are available through our school counselors to help children and families deal with death.
- Continued counseling services are available at school if needed.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey R. Rabey Ph.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Depew Union Free School District
