Franklin Middle School student dies after being hit by school bus in Wayne

WAYNE, Mich. – A Franklin Middle School student died Tuesday after being hit by a school bus in Wayne.

The Wayne-Westland Community School District released a statement confirming the death of Jacob Dawson-Escobedo.

It happened at 2:50 p.m. at Franklin Middle School, where Dawson-Escobedo was a student. He was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries.

Wayne Police are still investigating the accident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed it to come forward.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with burial expenses.

Police: Fatal traffic crash involving school bus leaves 1 student dead in Wayne

Here are some resources that can assist you with talking to your child about this tragedy:

• Beaumont-Adams Child & Adolescent Health Center 734-728-2423
• Grief Support Arbor Hospice 1.888.992.2273 Ann Arbor http://www.arborhospice.org
• Sand Castles of Wayne County 313-874-6881
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