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Ibrihim Ahmed was on his way home from school when he was hit at the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park.

Police said the driver, Alexander Aponte, 22, of Manhattan was arrested for driving with a suspended license.

The vehicle was being used by City Council candidate Mike Ricatto's campaign.

"This evening I am deeply saddened that a heartrending accident occurred involving my campaign bus and driver. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the child whose life was taken in this tragic accident. I have children of my own and can't imagine the pain of losing a child in an accident like the one that occurred today. Respectfully, I have suspended all campaign activities until further notice because the reverence for family loss comes before any politics. In addition, I would like to commend the New York City Police Department and all Emergency Personnel for their quick response, professionalism and compassion during this most unfortunate accident," said Ricatto in a released statement.

Kids who came upon the accident said this intersection is known to be a dangerous one and that their parents have warned them about crossing it.

"I'm shocked. I don't ever want my mom to get that phone call," said one pedestrian.

"Everybody drives too fast on the street. It happens all the time. There's always something bad happening here. It's a bad street," said another pedestrian.

Some kids said there should be a crossing guard at the intersection.

Queens Councilman Eric Gioia agreed, saying while there is no proof guards would have helped Ahmed, city schools need to create better traffic safety plans.

"From a very young age, you stress to your children, look both ways, cross when it’s appropriate, but there's only so much a parent can do,” said Gioia. The city has to do a better job of providing safe ways to and from school. Traffic studies are needed at every single school in New York City."

Ricatto is suspending campaign activities in the wake of the crash.