Pasco teen hit by a car on a sidewalk. It happened in front of a middle school
A 14-year-old Pasco student was hit early Friday in front of Ochoa Middle School by a speeding driver who came up onto the sidewalk. The driver then fled.
According to Pasco police, the incident happened about 7:17 a.m.
The vehicle was heading east on East Shepperd Street when it hit the walking student.
The driver continued east before turning south onto another street and leaving the school zone.
A witness told police the driver was in a dark-blue vehicle, possibly either a Chrysler PT Cruiser or Chevy HHR.
“The student was taken to the hospital, but did not appear to have any life threatening injuries,” police said.
Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the Pasco Police Department’s non-emergency line at 509-628-0333.
This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 10:38 AM.
