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First Grader Fatally Struck by School Bus in Oklahoma City
The 6-year-old ran in front of the bus and was hit by its rear wheels during the afternoon route on Dec. 3.
December 4, 2025
Adrian Salgado attended Fillmore Elementary.
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Just two weeks after a 12-year-old in Maine died after a school bus accident, another life was lost yesterday.
On the afternoon of Dec. 3, 2025, a 6-year-old in Oklahoma City was struck by their bus after reportedly darting in front of it.
According to a local news outlet, the accident happened just one block away from the school. FOX8 reported that the child was rushed to OU Health, where he was pronounced dead.
This morning, police released the name of the student: Adrian Salgado. The Oklahoman said that Salgado and two friends were walking home, headed east on the south side of Southwest 51st Street, approaching Douglas Avenue. The school bus was traveling east on 51st Street and stopped at the stop sign at Douglas. When the bus turned, the other two children stopped as Salgado ran across. The bus' rear wheels struck him.
A statement from Oklahoma City Public Schools read: "We are heartbroken to share that a Fillmore first-grade student was struck by an OKCPS school bus a short distance from the school shortly after dismissal today. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical personnel, the student has passed away. Our thoughts are with the student’s family, loved ones, the first responders and our entire Fillmore community as we grieve this tremendous loss. Beginning tomorrow, we will have dedicated counselors and additional support staff on site to support our students and staff who may need assistance. OKCPS is grateful for the quick response of first responders, and we will work closely with law enforcement as they continue their investigation.”
The investigation is ongoing.
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