6-Year-Old Boy Killed When Struck By School Bus On Desire Street

Quick Facts:

Where: The 1400 block of Desire Street in New Orleans, LA

What Happened: A 6-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a school bus

Participants:

• 6-Year-Old Boy
• School Bus Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 6-Year-Old Boy, Fatality

Details:

A 6-Year-Old Boy was killed after he was struck by a school bus on Desire Street in New Orleans, LA. Officers with the New Orleans Police Department say the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

The boy, student at KIPP Leadership Academy, had just exited his mother’s car when he was hit by the bus. Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.