By Greg Fry / James Peters

Child killed in Clearwater traffic accident

May 29, 2018 | 6:51 PM

CLEARWATER — A tragic accident has claimed the life of a Grade 3 student in Clearwater.

Lori Bradstock, principal of Raft River Elementary School, said in a post to the school’s website that the child was killed after being struck by a vehicle this morning.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students and extend our sincere condolences to the family,” she wrote. “Because official details are not being released, pending notification of close family members, we have not yet shared anything with our students, but will plan on doing this first thing tomorrow.

“I realise that some of you may already have more information than what we have shared here so far, so please use your discretion as a parent as to what you choose to share with your children.”

Bradstock said counsellors will be on hand when staff speak with students tomorrow.

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A notice was sent home with students today as well.

CFJC Today has reached out for more information from the RCMP but has yet to hear back.

We’ll update this story as soon as more information becomes available.