A hit-and-run incident involving a middle school student has sparked concern over school-zone safety and accountability, with a mother appealing for information after the driver allegedly fled without stopping.

Student struck while walking to school

On January 6, a 14-year-old student, Marion, was walking to Myers Middle School after missing his bus when he was struck by a vehicle. His mother, Lakisha Robbins, said the driver did not stop to check on her son or offer help.

“I was shocked. I was screaming and crying,” Robbins said, recalling the moment she received a call informing her that her child had been hit.

Managed to reach help despite injuries

According to Robbins, Marion was struck while walking through the campus area near Sol C. Johnson High School to reach the sidewalk. After being hit, he was left on the ground but managed to get up and limp to the high school to report what had happened.

The impact was severe enough that his mobile phone flew into a storm drain and had to be recovered later. Marion sustained swelling to his knee and abrasions to his stomach and back. His mother said he has not felt the same since the incident and has begun counselling.

Confusion over location of incident

Authorities initially believed the collision occurred on a public roadway. However, during the preliminary investigation, Marion later stated that he was struck in a driveway ramp on school property.

A spokesperson for the Savannah Chatham County Public School System said the case was first handled by the Thunderbolt Police Department before being transferred to the Board of Education Police Department once the location was clarified.

Multi-agency probe underway

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is also assisting in the investigation as authorities work together to identify the driver responsible.

A mother’s resolve

Robbins said the incident has changed daily routines. She now personally walks her son across the street, reassuring him as they navigate traffic together. “I hold his hand and tell him he’s safe,” she said. “We’re going to get through this.”

Officials have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.