A local account was also established for donations to the family of Aiden Clark. Checks can be made out to Fidelity FBO - Nathan and Danielle Clark and mailed to P.O. Box 37, North Hampton, OH 45349.
“We are grateful for the thoughts and prayers directed to our family in this very difficult time. The show of support over the last several days — especially from those who knew our son — has been especially heartwarming,” the statement read. “Words cannot describe the heartache and emptiness that we feel knowing he is no longer with us. The past days have been extremely difficult for our family.”
The family asked for privacy from the media, friends and others.
“We appreciate your cooperation while we cope with this tragedy in the coming days and weeks,” the family said in the statement. “Thank you for your understanding and for the care and love you have shown and continue to show to our family.”
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
Aiden was killed on Aug. 22 about 8:15 a.m. Aug. 22 in the 4100 block of Troy Road (Ohio 41) at Lawrenceville when the driver of a minivan went left of the center line into the path of an oncoming school bus with 52 students and the driver aboard.
The bus driver attempted to avoid the Honda by driving onto the shoulder, but the bus still collided with the minivan. The bus and van went off the side of the road, with the bus rolling over.
Aiden was ejected and died on the scene, and another student suffered life-threatening injuries. About two dozen more children were injured and taken to area medical centers for treatment.
It was the first day of school for the new year.
Hermanio Joseph was indicted on felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide related to the crash.
Northwestern Local Schools is also accepting donations for the other people involved in the bus crash. Donations can go to treasurer Jenna Ashbaugh, who can be reached at ashbaughj@nwschools.org. Ashbaugh is coordinating delivery of food, supplies, gift cards and other donations.
The family of Aiden Clark wishes to issue the following statement to the local community and media: “We are grateful...
Posted by Northwestern Local Schools on Thursday, August 31, 2023