The Colegio Marista de Manatí is mourning the death of an 11-year-old student who was killed when a metal gate fell on her in Manatí, Puerto Rico. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account, the school said the educational community laments the death of one of its students, joins in prayer and solidarity with her family, loved ones, classmates, teachers and all who suffer her loss, and asks for consolation, strength and hope for the girl’s family.
As a sign of respect and support for the family, the school announced that Spirit Week activities are suspended this week, and it entrusted the student to God’s love and the community to the protection of the Good Mother. According to the police investigation, the incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, at about 1:04 PM in the Linda Mar neighborhood, Mar Chiquita sector, in Manatí, when the girl had gone out to collect the mail and a metal gate came loose from its base and fell on her, causing a head injury.
Paramedics who arrived at the scene confirmed she showed no vital signs. Agents from the Arecibo Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC) are investigating the circumstances.