KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Grain Valley police report a juvenile was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning east of Buckner Tarsney Road north of Interstate 70.
The city confirmed the incident was at a North Middle School bus stop at the corner of NW Phelps Drive and Woodbury Road.
In a social media post, police said the driver of a vehicle lost control and left the roadway.
Witnesses said a middle schooler was then struck by a mailbox that was hit by the vehicle.
"I was really shocked," said Zane Williams, who lives near the scene of the crash. "I didn't know what to do."
Another witness, Glenda Carter, was walking her dog when she saw the accident.
"She did not know what day of the week it was, she didn't know where she was, and she didn't know what really actually happened to her," Carter said of the interaction she had with the victim after the collision. "But she was able to finally speak out her name."
The city said the juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
"We are working closely with the Grain Valley School District to investigate the accident, ensure the family is receiving support, and taking care of our students who may have found themselves navigating their emotions," police shared in the social media post.
Police said the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
"That motorist is working with the police department because it was an accident, so they're cooperating with us," said Grain Valley Chief of Police Ed Turner.
The city said a school bus was not present at the time of the crash.
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