Student on scooter hit by vehicle outside Prairie Star Middle School

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A student on a scooter was struck by a vehicle outside Prairie Star Middle School shortly before 8 a.m Monday.

The school, at 14201 Mission Road in Leawood, shares a campus with Prairie Star Elementary.

Leawood Police say a 13-year-old boy on a scooter was struck by a var in the 3800 block of 143rd Street.

The boy was westbound on the sidewalk on his way to school around 7:35 a.m.

As he cross the entrance to the neighboring elementary school, he was struck by an east bound vehicle turning left into the parking lot.

The boy was wearing a helmet and was alert and talking when the first officer arrived.

The student was transported to an area hospital for observation.

Prairie Star Middle School principal Eric Rembold sent a note to school parents saying counselors, teachers and administration are here to support anyone who needs to talk.

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