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Student in critical condition
Noah Cohen
Issue date: 2/8/08 Section: News
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The student is in critical but stable condition at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, awaiting surgery for multiple fractures as of 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Drexel officials said.
"There was not found to be any traffic violation committed," SEPTA spokesman Gary Fairfax said.
Fairfax said only the Drexel student was injured and confirmed the bus was a LUCY Gold shuttle traveling west on Market Street.
A request for information about the bus driver's history was not returned as of this publication.
The accident occurred during one of the busier times on campus and a source familiar with the investigation said there were several witnesses who would be contacted by officials.
Drexel Public Safety was among the first responders, along with the Philadelphia Fire Department.
A Public Safety employee arrived on the scene to find the female victim injured but conscious.
"She [the victim] was lying in the street seriously injured," read an incident report provided by Drexel Public Safety.
From the time of the first report of the accident to Drexel's dispatch center, it took five minutes for Philadelphia Fire Department medics to arrive.
Additional resources from Drexel Public Safety including Fire and Life Safety and Victim Support Services were called to assist.
Several students witnessed the accident and officials said anyone experiencing trauma should contact the University Counseling Center.
Candace Wannamaker, director of victim support services at Drexel Public Safety, responded to the hospital after the accident and has been working with the victim's family throughout her hospitalization, according to James Katsaounis, executive director of communications for the division of Student Life and Administrative Services.
Wannamaker's office provides assistance to students who have been a victim of or a witness to traumatic events, according the Drexel Public Safety web site.
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Larry
posted 2/08/08 @ 8:27 AM EST
if no traffic infractions were reported i think its safe to assume she tried to cross during a green. i see many students cross when its not their turn and they are in a hurry. (Continued…)
Jordan
posted 2/08/08 @ 9:29 AM EST
The bus was trying to beat a yellow from a witness at the scene. I was at the scene 20 seconds after the accident. I still couldn't believe it when I saw it. (Continued…)
Ilya
posted 2/09/08 @ 1:28 AM EST
I was there when the girl was struck.. it happened right before my eyes... about 5 ft away from me.
The bus was indeed going through a yellow and the driver tried everything she could to prevent it. (Continued…)
Matt
posted 2/12/08 @ 9:22 PM EST
she is my GF they say she is going to be ok, thank GOD, there is someone watching over her. One of the Nicest people you will meet.
Bob
posted 2/15/08 @ 2:47 PM EST
Why don't we already say it like it is: Septa bus drivers are nut jobs!
I don't know anyone who wasn't almost run over by a bus before. They always run yellow and red. (Continued…)
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