JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
A Peeples Middle School student fell and injured her head Tuesday, and now her mother wants to know why 911 was not called.
District leaders said the student was treated while they tried to locate a parent.
Monica Coleman's daughter's wound was still bleeding after doctors used staples to try to close a gash on her head.
"They said she was bleeding real, real bad, so I was trying to figure out why they didn't call the ambulance to come get my child," asked Coleman.
The girl was injured Tuesday morning in a bathroom at Peeples Middle School.
The eighth grader, who did not want to be identified or talk on camera, told WLBT that another student tripped in water then accidentally pushed her into a wall.
"I got to the school. I picked my child up. My child is still bleeding...I have nothing to stop the bleeding, so I pulled over. The ambulance met us at the gas station which is the Citgo," said the 38 year old.
Coleman said she called the ambulance which transported the 13-year-old to Central Mississippi Medical Center.
"There was innocent horse play. The student tripped over her cousin, fell, hit her head," said Vonda Beaty with Jackson Public Schools.
The Executive Director for Middle School Academic Support said the child was given first aid while officials made several attempts to reach her parent and finally contacted another family member.
Beaty said parents must give authorization for ambulance transport.
"There is a cost for transportation, and we can not as a school system say that the parent would want to be responsible for that charge. That's why we have to get permission from the parent for the child to be treated," added Beaty.
District officials said the student's injury did not appear life threatening, she never lost consciousness, and the situation was under control.
"I can't be trying to work and provide for my kids wondering if my kids are ok or if they're safe," added Coleman.
J.P.S. officials said the incident remains under investigation.
Coleman plans to pursue legal action.
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