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'Positive outlook' on 6-year-old boy's recovery after hit by car while boarding bus, troopers say

Troopers said the little boy remains in critical condition, but doctors feel positive about his recovery.

STOKESDALE, N.C. — Update: On Friday, NC Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brian Martin said the 6-year-old boy struck by a car while boarding a school bus Thursday is in critical but stable condition at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Martin said physicians are providing the family with "a very positive outlook surrounding his injuries and have even said that it's possible that he will make a full recovery. A true miracle within itself." 

A 6-year-old Stokesdale Elementary student is in critical condition after he was hit by a car in Guilford County Thursday morning, according to troopers. 

North Carolina State Highway Patrol said it happened around 6:47 a.m. on NC-65 near Self Road. 47-year-old James Michael Christman was driving a 2020 Nissan Maxima car when he disregarded the activated lights and stop arm on a school bus. 

The boy suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem where he remained in critical condition, according to troopers.

Troopers said they believe impairment is not a contributing factor. 

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Christman was charged initially with two misdemeanors surrounding this event including:

  • Passing a Stopped School Bus
  • Careless and Reckless Driving

Investigators also said due to the seriousness of this event, Christman will likely face felony charges stemming from the injuries that were received when the young boy was struck. Investigators have consulted with the Guilford County District Attorney’s Office about the possibility of elevated charges but have yet to receive confirmation. 

NC-65 was closed for almost four hours during the investigation. 

GCS said it would have a crisis team at Stokesdale Elementary to support the students. 

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