8-year-old exits bus after summer school and is struck in hit-and-run, MO officials say

According to Missouri officials, an 8-year-old student was struck by a driver who illegally passed the bus as he exited.

A student was crossing the road at 3:20 p.m. when the stop sign was deployed and the lights on. According to the school district, Thursday, June 9th.

The driver of the dark colored SUV hit the boy as he crossed the street. The driver hit the bus with his vehicle.

The student only sustained injuries that are being described as scratches and bruised. He is being taken to the hospital by private car as a precautionary measure.

According to the police department, the driver fled the scene.

The hit-and-run investigation is being assisted by the State Highway Patrol.

Anyone with more information is asked to call the police department or the highway patrol. If it is after hours, you can call the sheriff's office.

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