VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Police in Virginia Beach said a child was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Old Dam Neck Road and Da Vinci Drive Thursday morning.
Police said the incident happened at around 7 a.m.
The driver, who officers said was also a child, remained on scene.
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Da Vinci Drive from Old Dam Neck Road to Schumann Drive was closed while police investigated the collision.
The incident happened in close proximity to Ocean Lakes High School.
The child that was struck was taken to hospital.
On Friday, Ocean Lakes High School confirmed that the child struck was a student.
They released the following statement to families:
This morning, one of our students was struck by a car while walking to school. The student was transported by EMT to the hospital. As of the latest report, the student's condition is stable. The incident took place at the intersection of Old Dam Neck Road and Da Vinci Drive. Please remain vigilant and exercise caution in this area. We extend our thoughts and support to the student and their family during this challenging time.
