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Elk Grove elementary student struck by vehicle while on his way to school

An Elk Grove elementary school student was struck by a vehicle while bicycling to class Friday morning.

California Highway Patrol says the incident happened near Barrymore and Underhill drives a little before 8 a.m.

Exactly what led up to the collision is still under investigation, but officers say a 10-year-old boy was hurt. His bicycle ended up under the vehicle and officers say he suffered leg abrasions.

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Scene of the crash. CHP South Sacramento

The boy was transported to the hospital as a precaution, officers say.

Elk Grove Unified confirmed that the boy is a Case Elementary School student.

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