Crime & Safety
Student Struck by Vehicle Dies of Injuries
Ryan Viola passed away after he was removed from life support.
The local teen who was struck by a car in a crosswalk on his way to his Bensalem Boulevard school bus stop Thursday morning died from his injuries early Saturday.
Ryan Viola, 17, a senior at Bucks County Technical High School, passed away after he was removed from life support at Aria Hospital Torresdale, according to PhillyBurbs.
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According to NBC, Lisa Ann Murray, 54, of Philadelphia, said she never saw the Viola because it was too dark at 6:30 a.m. when the accident occurred. She reportedly had the green light.
Reports say Murray was driving with a suspended license and may face charges related to that.
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Some Patch readers left condolences in the comments section of a previous article.
Karen Sabatini said “our thoughts and prayers to the family, God bless.”
Joanne OGara, another reader, said “my heart goes out to his family, such a shame.”
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