Middle school student struck by vehicle at Whitman bus stop

A student is recovering from a traffic incident Thursday at Whitman Creek where the 13-year-old was struck by a vehicle at a bus stop. The child was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition.

A.M. Stone | WVOW News

WHITMAN A Logan County student is recovering after a traffic incident this morning at Whitman

Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a 13-year-old student struck by a vehicle at the mouth of Whitman Creek Road this morning just before seven o’clock.

According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, the school bus flashing yellow lights were activated, but the stop sign and red light were not deployed by the time the juvenile was crossing the road.

The child was transported to Logan Regional Medical Center and reportedly in stable condition.

Deputies say the driver has been identified as 47-year-old Geoffrey Saunders of Logan. Police say Saunders remained on scene following the incident cooperated fully with investigators.

Police have requested the dash-cam video from Logan County Schools as the crash is still under investigation.

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