Cedar Hill ISD student dies after choking on food at lunch

CEDAR HILL, Texas - An elementary student in the Cedar Hill Independent School District died last week after choking on a piece of food at lunch.

The girl was in pre-K at Highland Hills Elementary School.

In a letter to parents, the superintendent said teachers responded immediately and the girl was rushed to Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. Unfortunately, she did not survive.

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Grief counselors were at the school Monday to help her teachers and classmates.

The superintendent extended his thoughts and prayers for the girl’s family and friends.