A 15-year-old student from Fleming Island High School was critically injured after being struck by a car last night. According to News4JAX, the incident occurred while she was crossing Eagle Harbor Parkway at the Town Center Boulevard intersection. In response, Clay County District Schools confirmed that the student attends Fleming Island High and have dispatched a crisis team to the campus to support students and staff.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened around 8 p.m., where the teenager, while in the marked pedestrian crossing was hit by a car driven by a 68-year-old woman. The woman, as stated by the FHP via WOKV, "was unable to see the pedestrian as she was crossing the roadway." As a direct consequence, the driver's sedan collided with the girl, resulting in her critical injuries.
Moreover, First Coast News provided details that the driver was navigating a curve on Eagle Harbor Parkway when she struck the pedestrian, who was using the crosswalk. The injured teen was then transported to HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital by Clay County Fire Rescue for medical attention.
The driver involved in the incident was not injured, and it was noted that she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. While the teenager's name has not been released, the school district's crisis team remains available to offer support to those affected by the incident, a measure indicating the deep community impact of such events. Additionally, FHP states that no charges have been reported as of now. Yet the accident underscores the ongoing concerns around pedestrian safety and roadway visibility in busy intersections.
