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Community Message: Vehicular Accident at Mount Vernon Honor Academy

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Community Message: Vehicular Accident at Mount Vernon Honor Academy

At approximately 12:15 p.m. today – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – a car struck the side of Mount Vernon Honor Academy, causing damage to a wall. The car hit in the area of the building where drop-off and dismissal are conducted, but no students were in the immediate area when the accident occurred. There were no injuries to staff members or students.

The building was promptly evacuated, and police and firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after as a matter of precaution. Students were evacuated to the playground, where they were supervised while police and firefighters analyzed the scene. Fluids were leaking from the vehicle, which caused a fear of fire risk. The fluids were later identified as windshield washer fluid. 

The school principal was on the scene to direct students and staff in the immediate aftermath, and District administrators arrived shortly after. Student safety is the Mount Vernon City School District’s highest priority, and the decision to precautionarily evacuate the building was made quickly to avoid any risk to student wellbeing. 

There was also a concern of structural damage due to where the vehicle hit the building. Building damages were assessed by structural engineers, who were on the scene immediately after the accident occurred. The building was deemed safe, with no structural damage or compromising of the building’s structural integrity. Students returned to their classes shortly after 1 p.m.
 

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