16-year-old Florida high school student killed by vehicle while crossing street: report
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A 16-year-old student was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking to school Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened near Oak Ridge High School in Orlando when a 28-year-old Orlando woman in a Dodge Avenger traveling westbound on Oak Ridge Road struck the girl just after 8 a.m. FHP said the teen crossed Oak Ridge Road, leaving the north sidewalk toward the south sidewalk.
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Officials said the victim was not walking in a marked crosswalk when she was hit. The girl was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Aerial video taken by NBC affiliate WESH from the scene of the crash shows two FHP vehicles and a sheriff's office vehicle just outside the school following the incident.
In a statement obtained by WESH, school officials released the following on Monday:
Families of Oak Ridge High School were notified that a student was struck by a vehicle this just off campus. School administration is assisting law enforcement as they investigate the incident.
It is unclear if the driver is expected to face charges.
WFLA.com has reached out to Oak Ridge High and FHP for additional information about the student.
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