Update: Newport Daily News also reporting that the PHS student injured in the accident is Samantha Kavanagh, daughter of the former School Committee member; condition at Hasbro Childrens Hospital this morning reported as serious.

Update: Sakonnet Times has unofficial identification of the PHS student involved.

Update: Providence Journal is reporting that Portsmouth police officer involved in yesterday's accident has been identified.

The Providence Journal and Sakonnet Times are reporting that a 15-year-old Portsmouth girl was struck and seriously injured on East Main Road, just beyond Brooks, this afternoon around 3 pm. Portsmouth School Department officials were heard discussing plans to mobilize crisis counselors for tomorrow.

Some other time we will dissect the PCC's attack on school committee negotiating processes. But not this evening.

All of our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved.