Classes were canceled today and will be again tomorrow in Rockland after a 12-year-old student was struck and killed by a school bus Friday afternoon.
Police say the student was rushed to the hospital and then life-flighted to Maine Medical Center but later succumbed to their injuries.
John McDonald, RSU 13 Superintendent sent a letter to families Sunday that while classes are canceled, two schools will be open for students, staff and families to receive support and counseling.
Meanwhile, Rockland Police say the bus driver, Jeffrey Colburn, has been placed on administrative leave. He's been employed by the district since 2016.
The incident is currently under investigation, and the Rockland Police are working with the Knox County District Attorney's office and the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle and Crash Reconstruction Units.
