A 12-year-old Strongsville boy was struck by a car and killed Thursday night, according to police.
According to a 911 caller, the boy, who was identified by police as Donaven Eskander, was found unresponsive in the street. The incident happened in the 16000 block of Prospect Road.
Shortly after 9 p.m., Strongsville Police Department and Strongsville Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene for a crash involving a pedestrian, police said.
Strongsville Fire and Emergency Medical Services were the first to arrive at the scene and immediately administered life-saving measures.
According to police, Eskander was transported to Southwest General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
There has not been any information provided in regard to the driver or vehicle involved. Police said the incident is under investigation.
Dr. Cameron M. Ryba, superintendent for the Strongsville City Schools, provided this statement:
"It is with a heavy heart that I share that Donaven Eskander, 8th grade student at Strongsville Middle School was struck by a car on Thursday evening and has died. Losing someone close, such as a friend / peer is always tragic and a loss like this can have a profound effect on students. It is important that we recognize this loss and offer help. This is a sensitive issue for many children and each child will react to a situation like this differently. We suggest that you talk to your children about their feelings associated with this news and observe their reaction over the next several weeks.
Strongsville City Schools counselors and psychologists will be available on Monday, July 31st from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Strongsville Middle School should your child wish to have a safe space to share memories or talk about what they may be feeling. Students can either be seen individually or in a small group.
In addition to this support on Monday, counselors are available to talk with students about normal responses to grief, if requested. Again, students can either be seen individually or in a small group over the weeks to come. Please contact a school counselor or your school principal if we can be of any further assistance. Additionally, you can CLICK HERE for some resources that may be helpful as you support your child.
Finally, it goes without saying that we, the Strongsville City Schools community, are devastated regarding the news of Donaven’s death. Our sincere condolences go out to his entire family. We all need to keep those affected in our thoughts as we move forward."
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