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Tragic Incident: High School Student Dies After Jumping from Moving School Bus in North Carolina

A devastating incident unfolded in North Carolina when a 17-year-old high school student tragically lost his life after leaping from a moving school bus. The Winston-Salem Police Department reported that officers responded to a distress call on November 20 and discovered the teenager lying on the road. Despite receiving immediate medical attention and being rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, the young boy succumbed to his injuries on November 27.

Following a thorough investigation, the police revealed that the student had been riding on a school bus and suddenly jumped out of the back while the vehicle was still in motion. Eyewitnesses stated that the teenager utilized the emergency exit door as the bus proceeded along its afternoon route. The victim was identified as Alex Wilson, a student at Parkland High School.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, deeply saddened by the tragic incident, expressed their condolences. Although the district did not provide an updated comment on November 28, Superintendent Tricia McManus released a statement shortly after the incident occurred. “This is a heartbreaking situation,” she said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our student and the family.”

At the time of the incident, which took place just days before the Thanksgiving break, the district reportedly offered on-campus support to students affected by the traumatic event. Superintendent McManus acknowledged the profound impact the incident had on the student involved, their family, the students who were present on the bus, and the bus driver.

As of November 27, authorities continued to investigate the incident, which took place south of downtown Winston-Salem. The initial news release from the police did not indicate any suspicion of criminal activity.

Anyone who possesses information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800. A Spanish language line is also available at 336-728-3904. For online submissions, Crime Stoppers has provided an online submission form.

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