Lehigh student hit by car while crossing in crosswalk, sparking safety concerns

A 17-year-old Lehigh High School student was struck by a vehicle Thursday morning while crossing the street in a designated crosswalk, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Gunnery Road North and 12th Street West as the student was walking to school. Deputies say a car was turning left and failed to yield to the student in the crosswalk.

The student suffered a leg injury in the collision and deputies preliminarily determined the driver was at-fault for the accident…

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