Flint, MI — A 16-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling through the roof of an elementary school in Flint, Michigan, on Sunday, May 31, 2015. The accident happened at Johnson Elementary School, located on Western Road.
Reports say that the teen was on the roof with three friends. He jumped on a ceiling grate and fell 30 feet through the roof of the gym. The elementary school closed its doors following the 2005-2006 school year.
Initial reports said that the boy died in the accident. His name hasn’t been released. He is reportedly a student at Genesee Junior/Senior High School.
Officials have said that it’s doubtful any of the boys will face charges for being on the property.
The accident is still being investigated.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
In a press ocnference addressing this accidnent, Larry Watkins, the Superintendent of Interim Flint school said, “We are currently working with the police and fire departments to help them through their investigation. Our properties should never be trespassed on or our buildings entered.” I have to ask, what steps have they taken to make sure that these properties can’t be trespassed on? I just have to wonder if this accident could have been prevented. When a structure like this is just left vacant in the middle of a neighborhood, it seems like the chances of someone getting on the property and hurting themselves is going to be pretty high.
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