Child, 7, struck by vehicle on the way to Wadsworth Elementary School in Palm Coast, Florida
Modified Date:
Wed, 10/07/2015 - 7:36pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Child, 7, struck by car in Palm Coast
The crash happened while the student was waiting at the bus stop in the area of Winter Haven Court and Whippoorwill Drive before heading to Wadsworth Elementary School. The student was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol had the crash listed as a "possible fatality" on its website.
Boy, 7, struck by car, injured in Flagler County
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which occurred around 8:20 a.m. at Whipporwill Drive and Winter Haven Court in Palm Coast. The boy's condition is not known.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
Melissa Beane-Meeth
City:
Palm Coast, FLCounty:
Flagler County, FL
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