An accident involving two Rose Hill Middle School (RHMS) students in Redmond on Oct. 29 near the school resulted in no serious injuries, according to the Lake Washington School District (LWSD).

Redmond Police Department (RPD) officers responded to the call at about 1 p.m. at a crosswalk on 140th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 74th Street while children were leaving the school, located at 13505 N.E. 75th St. A school bus full of students was stopped at the scene and witnessed police responding to the accident, in which the two students on foot were struck by a car driving 30 mph or more, according to Janessa Rosick, RPD public information officer.

Fire and aid responders were called to the scene and transported one student to Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland for a possible broken arm. LWSD communications director Kathryn Reith said both students are doing well.

The school sent out the following email after they learned of the accident:

Dear Parents,

On the bus ride home today, your student may have witnessed a car accident involving RHMS students. This was upsetting to many students and they may want to talk with you about this. Their bus driver did an excellent job of remaining calm and calling for help. I will provide further information as I am able and want to thank you for providing extra TLC to your sons and daughters tonight.

Sincerely,

Erin Bowser, RHMS principal

This week, Reith said there was an extra RPD presence near the crosswalk as officers kept an eye on traffic and students while they walked to and from school.

Bowser and Scott Emry, LWSD’s risk and safety manager, are planning to meet with City of Redmond officials regarding the crosswalk.

“They’re looking at some potential ways to help make that particular crosswalk safe,” Reith said.