A five year old Kentucky boy was hit and killed by his school bus after getting off at his stop to go home on Monday.

Police said that the boy was hit during the “unloading” in the afternoon but did not give any further specifics.

The young child was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the bus is reported to be a veteran with roughly eighteen years of experience. WBKO reported that the school district said the driver has an “exemplary driving record”.

Police in Kentucky said they are investigating the case.