Our hearts go out to the family of Dynasty Wortham. The 6 year old girl was killed while crossing the street Tuesday on her way to school. Dynasty was walking to school early with her siblings to have breakfast at Glen Acres Elementary School.
What happened is a nightmare for any parent. When something like this happens people can be quick to place blame. Should the crossing guard be there earlier? Was the driver distracted? Should the city lower the speed limit? Etc. It is good to ask questions and explore ways to make the situation safer, so something like this doesn't happen again.
Covering a tragic event like this is a real challenge for a reporter. Unlike what a few J&C readers put in the comments section, WLFI did not have a reporter camped out at the family's house, nor did she knock on the door. That may have been Indianapolis TV. But in the same respect, there will be people watching that station because they will have the sensational story.
This is a comment sent to WLFI from Karen Combs, the principal of Glen Acres:
"Thanks for your appropriate and respectful coverage of this tragedy. I will certainly convey your remarks to our staff. It is greatly appreciated. It was a difficult day at school today. "
There is a group of parents who are trying to help the Wortham family with funeral expenses. Cindi Collins says donations can be sent to Glen Acres School in care of Dynasty. Cindi says some parents may be going door to door to collect donations.
