Student struck by vehicle on way to school

Student struck by vehicle on way to school

District issues statement to inform community

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A Marion High School student was transported by ambulance to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital after being injured in a car accident yesterday morning.

According to a release from the school district, the incident occurred, “off campus at the intersection of E.

Brick Drive and L.H. Polk Drive.”

The student’s name has not been released. According to the report, the Marion Police Department is investigating the incident.

“Initial reports indicate the student was in the crosswalk at the intersection when a vehicle traveling eastbound hit him.”

The City of Marion has recently taken steps to improve street safety in the community, including the installation of speed bumps and stop signs, including a new three-way stop just two blocks north of the accident at the intersection of L.P. Mann and Judge Smith Drive.

By the Evening Times News Staff