BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A 12-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while waiting for the school bus Wednesday morning in Brooklyn Park.
Brooklyn Park Police say the girl sustained "moderate injuries" and was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Officers say the vehicle fled the scene and are asking anyone with information to reach out to the department at 763-493-8222.
Authorities say the girl was struck near the intersection of 63rd Avenue North and Boone Avenue North just before 8:45 a.m. The suspect vehicle, a white Hyundai Sonata, was traveling west on 63rd from the Bass Creek neighborhood and continues towards County Road 81, according to police.
Police released this picture of the suspect vehicle, and said that the rearview mirror on the passenger's side is missing:
Plymouth Middle School Principal Tamiko Thomas confirmed in a letter to families that the 12-year old girl is a student at the school.
"Any time a young person is hurt or involved in an accident, it is upsetting for all involved and can be especially upsetting to students," Thomas wrote. "Our staff at PMS are available for support if your student needs to connect with them."
