North Cobb High School student hit by car while crossing street to school
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - FOX 5 Atlanta received a news tip coming from Kennesaw that a young girl had been hit by a car while trying to cross the road to get to school Tuesday morning.
The witness said he saw the girl laying in the road, unresponsive as several other adults who saw the accident rushed to her aid.
FOX 5 Atlanta requested an update on the wellbeing of the girl.
In response, a Cobb County School District spokesperson issued the following statement:
"Earlier today, a North Cobb High School student was hit by a vehicle on the way to school. As a precaution, the student went to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. We ask our community to stay vigilant when passing in or near school zones as students make their way to and from school."
Acworth police officers say they responded to the stretch of Old 41 Highway that sits in front of North Cobb High School at approximately 8:00 a.m. They confirmed they saw the girl laying in the road at that time. Officers say Cobb County Fire and Metro EMS also arrived to assess her injuries before she was taken to the hospital. She was said to be alert and stable.
Officers say they spoke to other witnesses in the area and were able to conclude that the girl was attempting to cross the street in an area that was not a designated crosswalk.
The driver of the vehicle has not been found at fault for the incident.
But if you have any further information, Acworth police is asking that you contact the department at 770-974-1232.