WEST VIEW BOROUGH, Pa. — A North Hills Middle School student was taken to Children’s Hospital Monday after being hit by a vehicle.
School district officials said the student was hit by the vehicle while walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Highland Avenue around 7:20 a.m.
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"She has more of road rash," said Grant Matthews, the girl's father. "She has an abrasion on her hip. She has a large lump on her forehead and a couple of cuts on her cheek."
Police and neighbors said Daylight Saving Time may be to blame. It was dark when the girl was struck Monday morning. Last week, students were crossing the street in the daylight.
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There's also no crossing guard at that intersection. Matthew's father hopes the incident serves as a wake-up call and prompts change.
"I really think that they need a guard here. Unfortunately, it was a little too late for that," he said.
School district officials said school counselors have talked with other middle school students who were at a nearby bus stop.
West View Borough police are investigating.
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