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A New Iberia Senior High School student died after sustaining traumatic brain injuries. Brandon Mann, a 15-year-old sophomore, was walking across the street to get to his bus stop when he was hit by a car. He was rushed to Lafayette General Medical Center where he died.
The driver of the car was identified as a teacher at Anderson Middle School. The cause of death was deemed as accidental and so far, no charges have been filed.
Mann’s death has sparked conversations among school officials on how to enforce year-round school bus safety. According to Iberia Parish School Superintendent, Dale Henderson, the accident reinforces the need for safety awareness among students, teachers and parents.
According to another school official, school bus safety is always widely discussed at the beginning of each school year, but becomes less talked about as the year goes on. This is something to be considered, said Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Wendell Raborn.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. While there are varying levels of TBI, victims of such injuries must be treated immediately, otherwise, the injury can worsen over time and become fatal.
In the case of Mann, his injuries were so severe, they were immediately fatal; however, patients who experience mild traumatic brain injuries may experience the following symptoms:
Symptoms of moderate or severe TBI may include the above symptoms plus:
(Source: The Daily Iberian)
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