PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — An 11-year-old girl was seriously hurt after she was struck by a vehicle while walking to her bus stop in Port St. Lucie on Friday morning.
The child, who was walking by herself, was hurt near the intersection of Southwest Thornhill Drive at Southwest Gemini Lane at 8:50 a.m.
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Police said the girl was on a sidewalk and crossed the road, but wasn't using a crosswalk.
The girl safely made it across the westbound traffic of Thornhill Drive but was struck by a Honda Civic that was heading eastbound, according to investigators.
During a news conference held just before noon, Officer Brittany Holly said when first responders arrived at the scene, the child was unconscious but breathing.
Police said the 11-year-old was flown to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach in serious condition.
Holly said she did not know which school the child attends, but said the girl's parents have been notified.
The driver stayed at the scene, provided aid to the injured child and is cooperating with the investigation.
With students returning to class this week, police urge drivers to be cognizant of the added traffic on the road and to obey all traffic signals.
