TERRELL - At approximately 7:20 a.m., a vehicle hit a student during drop-off at Furlough Middle School in Terrell. A reminder to exercise extreme caution in school zones and drop off children in designated areas.
TERRELL - At approximately 7:20 a.m., a vehicle hit a student during drop-off at Furlough Middle School in Terrell. A reminder to exercise extreme caution in school zones and drop off children in designated areas.
According to a district release, a vehicle from the opposite direction struck the child as the student exited their parents' vehicle.
The district said the child suffered minor abrasions and is being transported to a local hospital out of an abundance of caution.
With school starting back, the district encourages the community to be mindful of school zones and the posted speed limits during drop-off and dismissal. Parents are always encouraged to drop off and pick up their students in the designated areas for optimal safety.