11-year-old struck by car was student at Baltimore's Stadium School
The 11-year-old boy who was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Baltimore this week was traveling to school when the incident happened, school officials say.
The boy was rushed to an area hospital after the crash and was listed in critical condition. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) said the collision happened Tuesday around 8:40 a.m. in the 2300 block of Harford Road.
The driver remained at the scene, and Baltimore police's Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
A statement provided to CBS News Baltimore on Thursday said the boy was a sixth grade student at Baltimore's Stadium School.
School officials said the statement was sent out to parents from Kelvin Bridges, the principal of Stadium School. "We have been in communication with the student's family. Please keep our student and their family in your thoughts," it said.
"Our Student Support/Wellness Team is available for students who may need support related to the incident. Students may speak with a teacher to request support, and parents may contact the school if they believe their child would benefit from speaking with a team member," the statement added.
School officials directed any parents with questions or concerns about the incident to call the school at 443-984-2682.
Neighbors cite traffic risks in the area
Neighbors said ongoing construction in the area had created a dangerous traffic pattern and raised concerns about children walking to and from school.
"Traffic is just so fast and nobody slows down right there, they'll never slow down," Antonio said. "How many more babies are going to have to get hit? The school year just started."
The crash is the latest vehicle-pedestrian collision involving children in the Baltimore area.
Students hit in another crash in Dundalk
Last Friday, multiple students from Baltimore County's Dundalk High School were struck by a car and injured shortly after school let out.
That crash happened around 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Devale and Holabird avenues.
Baltimore County police said a 2012 blue Honda Accord left the roadway and went onto the sidewalk after striking a curb, hitting multiple pedestrians.
At least six juveniles were taken to area hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
Video from the scene appeared to show the vehicle partially on the sidewalk near a bush.
School officials confirmed several of the victims were Dundalk High School students.
