Crime & Safety
Chaparral Student Struck by Car After Running into the Street
The boy was transported by ambulance to a local hospital but his injuries were not serious.
A Chaparral Middle School student was struck by a car today but was not seriously injured.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a call at 2:10 p.m. that a male student had been hit by a car, said Walnut station Sgt. Marc Saunders.
The student was involved in some "horse Play" with his friends when he ran out into the street and a motorist hit him, Saunders said.
"The driver had no opportunity to stop," he said.
The boy was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. His injuries were not serious, Saunders said.
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