A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at Campbell Hall, a private school in Studio City, California, when a 15-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot. The collision, which happened around 3:10 p.m., also left five others injured, including two minors and three adults.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the boy was crossing the parking lot when he was hit by a green 2025 Rivian SUV. The impact pinned him against another vehicle, a white SUV. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.
The collision created a chaotic scene, with aerial footage showing a three-vehicle pileup. As parents were lining up to pick up their children, the Rivian SUV pushed the white SUV into a black SUV, leading to the injuries of several other individuals.
The cause of the accident remains unclear, and the identity of the driver has not been disclosed. Local officials expressed their condolences to the Campbell Hall community. L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath shared her sorrow on social media, calling for prayers for the affected families.
In response to the incident, the Mayor’s Crisis Response Team was dispatched to provide emotional support to those impacted, including family members and witnesses. Campbell Hall is known for its notable alumni, including actors and professional athletes, and this tragedy has cast a shadow over the school community.
School officials have yet to comment publicly on the incident, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.