Student Hit by Vehicle While Crossing Street to Catch School Bus
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A Robbins Elementary school student was hit by a truck this morning as he crossed the road to catch a school bus, according to authorities.
Slayton Maness, 8, was struck by a pickup truck at approximately 6:40 this morning on North Moore Road just outside of Robbins, said Trooper D.P. Barber of the State Highway Patrol.
Maness was air-lifted to UNC Hospitals. His condition was listed as stable in intensive care Wednesday afternoon.
According to family, he suffered multiple fractures.
Trooper Barber said the bus had activated its flashing lights and was slowing to a stop. It had yet to deploy its stop sign.
The boy left his driveway and attempted to cross the road when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by Billy Joe Binkley of Siler City.
Binkley saw the bus and was slowing down and he was not exceeding the road's posted speed limit of 55 mph, Barber said.
No charges have been filed.
Tim Lussier, adviser for community relations for Moore County schools, said Wednesday Monday the school system is waiting to hear an update on the student's condition.
"We regret that it happened," he said. "Certainly, we are hoping that we're going to hear good news about the child's condition."
Later that morning, school officials notified parents whose children were on the bus when the accident occurred.
Extra guidance counselors were at Robbins Elementary to help students with the situation all day Wednesday.
Principal Heather Seawell and assistant superintendent Brian Phillips traveled to the hospital Wednesday morning to monitor the student's condition.
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tgirl 1 year, 6 months ago
This makes me so sad. I hope and pray the child is okay.
Toda 1 year, 6 months ago
Another parents' nightmare. School buses light up like a Christmas tree for a reason. I know the child will have the very best care humanly possible at UNC Chapel Hill. We will pray for his recovery and for his family's grief.
teufelhunden 1 year, 6 months ago
Oh Lord! I hope and pray this little one will be okay. God, please bless this family!
doesitmatter 1 year, 6 months ago
Why has the principal gone to the hospital, she needs to stay away and out of the way and let the doctors and the family handle this. isn't it obvious from last weeks attack that this principal has other things to do than get in the way.
God be with this precious child, the family, and the doctors. Heal them, hold them, show them your abilities. AMEN!
Bflat 1 year, 6 months ago
May this child completely recover from the injuries of this accident.
Meanwhile another media reported the bus had stopped, had on red flashing lights. At 6:40am, it may have still been dark outside and difficult to see as the child crossed the road. I'll wait as should everyone as more facts are discovered. Parents should talk to their children about crossing the road to catch a bus.
Interested 1 year, 6 months ago
"Why has the principal gone to the hospital, she needs to stay away and out of the way and let the doctors and the family handle this."
Don't you just love it when individuals presume to be some sort of "appropriate behavior authority"?
lee 1 year, 6 months ago
Why do buses use yellow then red lights. I see so many people speed up so they do not get caught at the red lights.It would be safer with just red lights. If you see red you would stop. I hope and pray for a full recovery for the child. Prayers go out to the Maness family.
peacemaker 1 year, 6 months ago
Why "doesitmatter" where the principal is?? She obviously felt she needed to be there. I admire her for going to support the family. It shows great care and concern for her students. That being said, the recovery and well-being of the child is the only issue here. Many prayers for the child, his family and all involved.
statelady 1 year, 6 months ago
Mrs. Seawell, the principal went there because she truly cares for the families at the school. She also has the confidence in the assistant principal, and all the other staff to handle any situation that may arise in her absence. Praying for the Maness family and that God will heal that little guy and give his family some peace and comfort. Everyone in Robbins is praying for this family as should everyone that reads this story!
LeeMcGraw 1 year, 6 months ago
Praying for the child, family, and the driver. It would be horrible to harm anyone. I can't imagine the drivers feelings, and I sure can't imagine the parents. Please God, let it be a full recovery.
jrw 1 year, 6 months ago
http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/11/02/1134508?sac=Local
This article says the stop arm wasn't out, lights were flashing and the bus was approaching where the boy was waiting. The boy was wearing dark clothing and it was dark out and the guy had slowed down but didn't see the arm or stop sign so continued on. Not saying this lessens the severity of the poor child's condtion but sometimes...JUST SOMETIMES...things are just an accident. I'm sure Mr. Brinkley feels horrible that it happened and will blame himself even if he isn't charged. The poor little boy...I sure hope things turn out alright for him. Prayers for all involved!!
concernedtoo 1 year, 6 months ago
Robbins, N.C. — An 8-year-old Moore County boy was in stable condition Wednesday afternoon after a pickup truck hit him while he was getting on a school bus.
Tim Lussier, a spokesman for Moore County Schools, said the boy, whom authorities identified as Slayton Maness, a third-grader at Robbins Elementary School, was in the intensive care unit at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
He did not elaborate on the boy's condition, but Daryl Barber, a trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, said Slayton was alert at the scene of the wreck.
Proudparent 1 year, 6 months ago
Lord please let this baby pull through and be okay, my prayers goes out to the family
SH59 1 year, 6 months ago
I'm horrified when I see people drive right by a stopped school bus. What's wrong with people, didn't they take a driving test? If I see it happen a few times, think how often it happens all over the county. We need to report those people to the police.
hopeful 1 year, 6 months ago
Praying for this child, his family and friends, and the driver. What a horrible accident. Hang in there Slayton! You have a lot of people rooting for you!
NocOwl 1 year, 6 months ago
Praying for the child and his family, the driver, and the bus driver and children who witnessed it. What a terrible thing to happen, I hope all fare well.
Sam 1 year, 6 months ago
My 11 year old son and I attended a Bus Safety ceremony at the state fair on Oct. 17th. We were both surprised to learn that 3980 everyday in NC people drive past a school bus with the stop arm out. That could be 3980 children hit daily in NC. The Robbins accident was not like this. Both witnesses and the Hwy Patrol have stated that the bus was slowing to stop the caution lights were flashing and Mr Binkley had reduced his speed. It was dark, Slayton ran into the road and was hit. A terrible horrible accident. My son knows Slayton and is very upset that he was injured. As parents we must stress to our kids how important it is that they not cross until the bus has come to a complete stop and to check that all traffic is stopped. In our case either myself or his mother are at the bus stop in the mornings. As drivers we need to be extremely careful when approaching school buses. etting to your job or appointment is not more important than a childs life. As citizens we need to support our Educators and Law Enforcement Officers. Life is short, children are precious. Lets all try to be more careful. We are praying for Slayton.
Mythreekids 1 year, 6 months ago
Praying that Slayton will be better soon and for his parents and the driver. Accidents happen and the long term effects can be horrific.
Flabbergasted 1 year, 6 months ago
Were the parents/parent with the child while waiting for the bus? The article did not mention anything of them being there during this unfortunate incident. If not, that's going to open a whole can of worms.
turtlegirl 1 year, 6 months ago
To Doesitmatter: Evidently you've never experienced a loss where people gathered around to support you, which is sad. I would have been appreciative to have the principal there. And to clear up another matter, which evidently you are mistaken about.....the 'attack' had nothing to do with the school according to the Pilot. In fact, it was two family members acting like children and according to my knowledge decided to bring their family dispute to a school building, which was stupid! The principal could not have avoided their stupidity just like she can't avoid your ignorant comments either!
Now to the most important matter at hand, parents need to guard their precious children and we ALL need to slow down and be careful around school buses. Accidents happens and this was an unfortunate one it sounds. My prayers go to the Maness family and the driver!
clbvpm 1 year, 6 months ago
This family lost their home in a fire last year and now they are living another tragedy. I pray for Slayton's complete recovery and that this family will get the help they need to get over these awful events in their lives. I also pray for Mr. Binkley, the students who witnessed this, and the bus driver involved.