Pedestrians Struck Out Front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School

Brockville – On September 10, 2024, at about 2:30 pm, police received a call regarding a motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians, in front of the Thousand Islands Secondary School.

Investigation revealed that two 14-year-old, female students, attempted to cross Parkedale Ave. in front of TISS. The two did not attempt to use a crosswalk, doing what is commonly referred to as jaywalking. While doing so, the driver of one motor vehicle did not see the females crossing the lanes, and the vehicle struck the two students.

Paramedics were called to the scene to assist. One student attended the Brockville General Hospital and the other was released after the assessment. Both received minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Luckily, this did not result in more serious injuries and is a reminder to all about the dangers for pedestrians on our roads.

The driver in this incident was found to be not at fault for the collision as the pedestrians were failing to use a crosswalk. The Brockville Police Service is reminding everyone, especially students, to use the crosswalks. We will be increasing enforcement in this area in an attempt to educate those on safety.