A 15-year-old is seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a Mississauga school parking lot on Monday morning, police say.
The incident happened at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School, located on Trelawny Circle.
Peel Regional Police say the teen is being airlifted to a trauma centre, noting while his injuries are serious, he is “conscious and breathing.”
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear at this time, but police said the driver remained on scene. A spokesperson from Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) confirmed to CP24 the teen is a Grade 9 student at the school, who was riding his bike.
Based on footage taken from CP24 on the scene, what appears to be a bike can be seen wedged underneath a black SUV.
“There are many students who would have witnessed the incident and/or the emergency services response as it occurred prior to the start of the school day,” the DPCDSB statement reads.
“This will be upsetting for some and we have encouraged those who may need support to connect with any member of the school’s administration team or student support services team.”
Police say the child’s parents have been notified of the collision.
