West Chester University student struck and killed by car, school says
Apr 12, 2026
A student at West Chester University in Chester County has died after getting hit by a car this weekend, the school said in a statement.
“Last evening, one of our students was struck by a vehicle and was transported to the hospital, where they passed away later today,” the statement from Sun
day read, in part.
The school did not say where the crash happened or how it occurred, but the statement did say that local authorities are investigating the incident.
“We are deeply saddened about this tragedy and know that this news will be hard for a number of those in our Golden Ram family,” the school said in the statement. “We grieve over the loss of our student with their family, friends, and everyone who knew them.”
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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