Halifax County student hit while getting off bus, school releasing early

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Halifax County student hit while getting off bus, school releasing early
The principal at Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School posted on Facebook students will be dismissed at noon today to provide support for students and staff.

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A school in Halifax County will be dismissing early today after a student was seriously injured after being hit while getting off the school bus.

The principal at Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School posted on Facebook students will be dismissed at noon today to provide support for students and staff.

The 10th grade student was hit by someone driving a Tesla while crossing Highway 561 on Wednesday.

According to State Highway Patrol, the driver failed to stop for a stopped school bus that had all warning devices activated. The student was flown to WakeMed with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Tesla, 51-year-old Howard Gene Yee, from Roanoke Rapids has been charged with passing a stopped school bus striking a person and reckless driving.

He is being held in the Halifax County Jail under a $25,000 secured bond.

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