Student Airlifted To Hospital After Car Hits Her In Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, FL — Update: The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the victim hit by a car early Thursday morning has non-life-threatening injuries.

An 18-year-old hit her as he drove to work, according to detectives. He told deputies he did not see her as he drove westbound towards a bus that was stopped.

The original police report sent by the Winter Haven Police Department said the student was riding her bicycle. That is incorrect. The victim was walking to her school bus, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Updated Story:

A 16-year-old girl has been airlifted to a hospital after she was hit by a car early Thursday morning in Winter Haven, police said.

The Winter Haven High School student was riding a bicycle on Avenue G NW near 22nd Street NW when a car hit her, according to investigators. The incident took place near a bus stop, and she suffered serious injuries.

The driver who hit her did cooperate with police.

As Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate the crash, Avenue G NW and Lake Howard Drive will remain closed. Drivers are asked to take alternate routes, detectives said.

Due to Marsy's Law, the name of the victim will not be released by the Winter Haven Police Department.

Original Patch Story:

A student riding a bicycle Thursday morning was hit by a vehicle at Avenue G NW and 22nd Street NW, the Winter Haven Police Department said.

Polk County Sheriff's Office along with Winter Haven police have begun investigating the incident.

Police did not release additional details. This is a developing story.

Patch will keep you updated.