Fundraiser Created For Family Of Girl Fatally Struck By Montgomery County School Bus

ASPEN HILL, MD — An online fundraiser has been created to help the family of Summer Lim, the 11-year-old girl who died after she was hit by a Montgomery County school bus on Thursday. Donations will help pay funeral services, celebrate Summer's life, and provide support for her family in the weeks ahead.

Police and fire and rescue crews responded to the intersection of Bauer Drive and Russett Road in Aspen Hill around 3:15 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting that a child on a bicycle had been struck by a Montgomery County Public Schools bus.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Thomas school bus was traveling eastbound on Bauer Drive and was turning right onto southbound Russett Road when it collided with 11-year-old Summer Lin.

A friend of Summer's father created the GoFundMe online campaign, which has raised more than $73,000 in donations as of Monday morning.

The campaign noted that Summer loved drawing. "She was an amazing artist, enjoyed reading books, loved the outdoors, athletic, and most of all loved spending time with her family and friends. She was adventurous and brave — in any activity she would be first in line to swim, jump, rock climb, zip line, and fly."

She is the eldest in her family among her siblings, leaving behind her parents, younger sister, and younger brother.

"Her sudden passing has left her family and community heartbroken, facing a loss that is impossible to put into words," the GoFundMe site said. "In the midst of this unimaginable tragedy, her family is now faced with unexpected funeral expenses and the costs of honoring Summer's memory. … Any support you can offer means so much to Summer's loved ones as they navigate this painful time. Your kindness and generosity will help them focus on healing and remembering Summer for the incredible person she was."

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Summer was riding a bike eastbound on Bauer Drive headed home from Earl B. Wood Middle School, when the crash occurred, police said. She was located at the rear of the school bus. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

There were no reported injuries to those on the bus or the driver.

A second bus was dispatched to the scene, according to police, and all students were safely transferred and taken to a reunification location.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Police said it may take several weeks or longer for the full investigation to be completed by CRU detectives.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.