VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
In a release, deputies said that one of these crashes happened on Monday at a local middle school.
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“A 12-year-old boy riding his bicycle was struck by a truck in the school zone at Heritage Middle School in Deltona,” the release reads.
Meanwhile, deputies added that a 16-year-old near Good Shepherd Academy was struck on Tuesday while crossing the entrance on the sidewalk.
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“Fortunately, the two students involved are OK,” the release continues. “However, this is a reminder to be EXTRA CAUTIOUS around school zones. These incidents could have ended worse.”
The sheriff’s office reminded drivers in school zones and near schools to “slow down and stay alert.”
No additional information has been provided about these crashes.
