Maryland's Rockville — The tragic death of 11-year-old Summer Lim, who was struck and killed by a school bus while riding her bike home from school, has had a profound impact on the Montgomery County community.

 Maryland's Rockville — The tragic event that occurred when 11-year-old Summer Lim was hit by a school bus while riding her bicycle home from school has had a profound impact on the Montgomery County community. The sixth grader was loved for her lively personality and love of riding at Earle B. Wood Middle School, where this tragic incident occurred in a quiet residential neighborhood.

The incident happened at the intersection of Bauer Drive and Russett Road at approximately 3:13 p.m. on October 9, according to the Montgomery County Police. According to authorities, the teenage cyclist was riding in the same direction as a bus from Montgomery County Public Schools that struck it as it made a right turn onto Russett Road. The girl was wearing a helmet and appeared to be following traffic laws at the time of the collision, according to witnesses.

The 911 alarm was promptly followed by the arrival of emergency personnel. Despite the quick attempts of paramedics and firefighters, the young girl was pronounced dead at the scene, close to the bus's rear wheels, despite their best efforts to save her life. As officials began their investigation, recording information and interviewing witnesses, the site was promptly secured.

The experienced adult bus operator was unharmed by the event, according to officials. Despite the fact that a number of children were on the bus when the accident occurred, nobody was injured. According to authorities, the driver has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary in situations such as this.

The specifics of the incident are being looked into by crash reconstruction experts from the Montgomery County Police Department's Traffic Division. To analyze elements including visibility, speed, and positioning during the turn, they are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and assessing the bus's interior camera system. As of yet, no first findings have been revealed.

Montgomery County Public Schools expressed their deep sorrow over this tragedy in a statement. The statement said, "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and offer our deepest sympathies to the student's family and friends." "We are providing emotional assistance and counseling to kids and staff who have been affected by this occurrence."

The community has responded to the tragedy with an outpouring of grief and sympathy. At the accident scene, vigils have been organized, and locals, teachers, and classmates have gathered to light candles, bring flowers, and remember the young girl whose life ended too soon.

A GoFundMe page has also been started to help Summer's family with burial expenses and psychological support. As condolence messages continue to come in from all around the region, a substantial sum of money has already been raised. Her friends describe her as an adventurous, kind, and upbeat person who made everyone around her happy.

Parents and other community members are now calling for improved safety measures near schools and crosswalks that are regularly used by kids riding their bikes or walking to school. Many locals have asked