Sydney school pays tribute to student killed while walking to school
A Sydney high school has paid tribute to the year seven student who was tragically killed in a car accident Friday morning.
Labor Member for Kogarah, Chris Minns, has shared a Facebook post on behalf of Sydney Technical High School.
According to the post, which was addressed to the Sydney Technical High School Community, the school has been in contact with the boy’s parents, who have given permission to name their son who died in the horrific accident on Friday.
“Today our school suffered the tragic loss of a Year 7 student, Ryan Wang, following a motor vehicle accident on Forest Road, Hurstville,” the post from September 6 said.
The post also acknowledged the school is working closely with Ryan’s family and said their “thoughts are with them at this very sad time”.
Students and staff at the school have been provided with counselling for support, and the school has provided contact numbers for students and staff, so help is accessible over the weekend.
“Please be assured there is ongoing additional support in place at school for the boys,” the post said.
“Please don't hesitate to contact your son's Year Adviser if you have any concerns regarding your child's wellbeing.
“Together as a community we will support each other through this tragedy.”
The 36-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light and struck and killed Ryan.
Rabih Abdulrahman did not apply for bail at Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday.
He has been charged with manslaughter, dangerous driving occasioning death, driving disqualified and other traffic offences following the boy's death.
The Sydney Technical High School student was crossing the road during the busy morning drop when he was hit and trapped under a Toyota Corolla outside the nearby Hurstville Public School.
Witnesses helped free him and began performing CPR before paramedics arrived, but he was pronounced dead on arrival at Sydney Children's Hospital.
Abdulrahman was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
"It's a very tragic incident," his lawyer Mr Said told media outside court.
"Our thoughts go out to the family and everybody that was involved."
The lawyer said he hadn't had a chance to speak to his client and could not say whether he would apply for bail in the future.
"At this stage...it's really allowing the court system to take its course," he said.
The matter has been adjourned to Sutherland Local Court on November 4.
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