KEARNS, Utah — A 12-year-old student died early Thursday after being hit by an SUV near Kearns Junior High School.
According to Unified Police, the student, Adam Mahmet, was on a bicycle when he was hit by a Chevrolet Tahoe in the crosswalk on 4140 West at approximately 7:45 a.m. At the time of the incident, there was no crossing guard at the location.
Following the accident, emergency crews performed lifesaving measures on Mahmet before he was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Mahmet later died of his injuries.
Several other children were at the accident location at the time Mahmet was hit.
Police said the driver of the SUV remained on the scene and is cooperating with the accident investigation.
"This school is heartbroken," the Granite School District said in a statement. "Kearns Jr High is an incredibly close knit community and this accident has had far reaching effects."
The district said it would work with families and offer support for anyone who needed it.
Following the accident, police implored everyone to be careful on the roads, especially with kids around.
“Anyone using a crosswalk, we always try to send out messages but just like anyone, look left, look right, look left again before entering your crosswalk," shared Sgt. Aymee Race. “But also, drivers need to be very cognizant when they’re approaching these crosswalks especially during school hours when kids are going to and from school."
