GREENSBORO, N.C. — Weaver Academy students were forced to switch to remote learning on Thursday after Guilford County Schools officials said a vehicle hit the building.
Greensboro city officials said a driver crashed into the school during the early morning hours. The driver was charged with DWI.
It isn't the first time this has happened. Another driver crashed into the building back in October. Since the summer, city officials say there have been four crashes at the intersection of Washington Street and Spring Street.
This time, school officials say the car smashed into a classroom.
"The first thing I thought was 'oh my gosh', what if my daughter would have been at school," said Rashika Roberts, a Weaver Academy parent.
We spoke with another parent who has seen drivers speeding in the area.
"I've seen people speeding. I've seen people driving backward. I've seen people turning from non-turn lanes. In fact, that's how my son was in an accident on Tuesday," said Jenna Danis, a Weaver Academy parent.
City officials said they've got a plan for improvements at the intersection, including new traffic signage with reflective lights and structural bollards.
"It is a very dark area. The school doesn't have windows where you can see lights. People coming to that intersection obviously don't realize that you have to turn left," said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan.
The city said the Greensboro Department of Transportation has repainted the intersection markings, and in-street posts are scheduled to be installed soon.
Here's a look at the improvements the city wants to make:
Danis says the improvements give her some comfort. "I think we just need to make sure that these kids are safe, and that their faculty is safe and the staff and the administration. So, anything that can be done to protect these kids I'm happy to see happen."