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Child Hit by Car, Brought to Hospital

by KREX News Room
by John Dias

Story Created: Oct 15, 2012 at 11:13 AM MDT

Story Updated: Oct 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- It was a scary Monday morning for one local child after she was hit by a car while walking to school.

According to Colorado State Patrol, around 8:15 a.m. a 5-year-old girl was walking to school along F 1/2 Road with other students.

Authorities say a 39-year-old male driver who was heading westbound along the same road saw the children walking to school and slowed down.

CSP says that's when the 5-year-old girl ran into the street and was struck by the car.

She was rushed to Saint Mary’s Hospital with minor injuries and is expected to be OK.

The driver of the car was not cited for any traffic violations.

Authorities are warning pedestrians to always walk facing traffic to help avoid a situation like this.

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HP said on Monday, Oct 15 at 9:46 PM

My son attended Thunder mountain. He was in 4th grade before i let him ride to school, and for the first times, I followed him there and back to make sure he knew the rules. Road speed on F 1/2 is far too fast, sidewalks and lighting is lacking and far too many parents let their kids walk too far, and too young.

concerned said on Monday, Oct 15 at 6:03 PM

I drive on F-1/2 Road nearly every day. When there are students walking, running, riding bikes, skateboards along that road it is really scary. The children (as children will be) are rarely paying attention the the road in the least bit. The drivers must be extra careful as the students have not concept of the danger they are in. The CSP is wrong about the "facing traffic rule on F-1/2 Road, as the walkway is only on the south side of the road. Drivers really need to be extra careful during the school season.

micah said on Monday, Oct 15 at 2:42 PM

What is really needed along with proper parental supervision is some sidewalks too.

Nicky said on Monday, Oct 15 at 2:20 PM

OMG really , after what happen to Jessica,Why in the world would a 5 year old be walking to school

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 15 at 1:58 PM

What the heck is a 5 year old child doing walking to school without a parent????? Unbelievable. Very sad indeed, but completely avoidable.

Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 15 at 1:27 PM

what they need to do is bring the buses back so that wont happen

Coloradolady said on Monday, Oct 15 at 1:20 PM

Candice is right. No 5 year old should be walking to school whether it be with friends or alone. Parents need to take responsibility.

Annette said on Monday, Oct 15 at 1:14 PM

Im sorry to say this, but I knew this would happen since they changed the milage to school. That area there are no lights or sidewalks.

Candice said on Monday, Oct 15 at 12:39 PM

I think 5 years old is too young to be walking to school.....

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