In a heartbreaking incident near the border of Lakewood and Cerritos, a collision between a school bus and a car led to the death of a woman, tragically involving a student from Artesia High School. Reports from social media suggest that the accident occurred in the early hours of September 27, 2024, though details remain scarce. The identity of the student has not yet been released by authorities or the family.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and classmates in grief. The accident reportedly forced a vehicle onto the sidewalk, striking a woman on a bicycle, leading to her death. At the time of this writing, it remains unclear whether the woman was a student or another individual in the vicinity of the school. Local law enforcement and coroners are still piecing together the details of the collision.
Darlene Eskarous, an eyewitness, shared her perspective on the situation in a Facebook post: “On my way back from dropping the kids off from school this morning I seen this accident on the corner of Artesia High School. I believe there was another crashed car on the other corner too. Idk how many times I’ve avoided crashes from people trying to bust a U-turn in the middle of Norwalk, not even at an intersection, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. It’s so dangerous… It shouldn’t take someone to get badly injured or worse, killed, for some serious action to be taken.”
Darlene’s testimony sheds light on the growing concern over traffic safety around the high school, particularly on Norwalk Boulevard, a heavily trafficked area. Her call for stronger enforcement and possible redesign of school entrances reflects the frustration felt by parents and local residents who have witnessed numerous near-accidents in the area.
This incident is still under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available. The community remains in shock as they await more information about the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the accident. Local officials and school authorities have yet to comment on potential safety measures or responses following this tragedy.
In the meantime, our thoughts are with the family of the victim and all those affected by this devastating event. We will continue to follow this story closely and provide updates as they unfold.