Crime
8-year-old Jeanellie hit and killed by Madison County School bus
The 8 year old Madison resident who was struck by the school bus earlier today has succumbed to her injuries.
She has been identified as 8-year-old Jeanellie Fredericks.
We Thank You for your continued prayers for the family, The Madison County School District, medical staff and all first responders on scene.
This matter remains under investigation and the results of the investigation will be forwarded to the Madison/ Rankin County District Attorneyโs Office.
The Madison County Schools family is heartbroken at the loss of a precious student in a tragic accident on Wednesday, October 2. Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the studentโs family members and friends. On Thursday and in the days to come, additional counselors will be on hand providing support for students and staff at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary and Madison Avenue Elementary. We encourage parents to reach out to the counselorโs office at their childโs school for additional resources or supports in helping their children through this difficult time.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
On October 2, 2024 at approximately 4:20 P.M., the Madison Police Department responded to a Madison County School District bus accident which struck an eight-year-old female at the intersection of Cobblestone Drive and Rockwood Drive.
First responders arrived on scene and immediately began providing medical assistance.
The juvenile was quickly transported to UMMC by Pafford and is currently in critical condition.
We ask the public to please stay away from the area, as Madison Police officers are continuing their investigation and reconstructing the scene.
All school children on the bus were reunited with their parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Madison County School District.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.