A mother accidentally hit her 12-year-old daughter with her car during school drop-off, causing critical injuries, officials in Florida reported. The incident happened around 7:45 a.m. on Monday when the mother dropped her daughter off on the street near her Sarasota middle school for the first day of school, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and the school district.
The girl was exiting her mother’s SUV on the passenger side when she dropped her markers and pens, the highway patrol stated. As the 12-year-old bent down to retrieve her school supplies from under the car, her mother began to drive forward, and the SUV’s wheels struck the girl, the highway patrol explained.
Authorities said the girl was flown to a hospital with critical injuries. Her condition on Tuesday was not immediately known. Sarasota County Schools issued a statement urging all families to follow district and school safety protocols and use designated student pickup and drop-off areas on school campuses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened to the 12-year-old girl in Florida?
She was accidentally struck by her mom’s SUV during school drop-off, critically injuring her.
How did the accident occur?
The girl bent over to pick up dropped markers, and her mom started driving, striking her.
Where did the accident happen?
It happened near a Sarasota middle school during the first day of school drop-off.
What did the Sarasota County Schools recommend after the accident?
They encouraged families to use designated pickup and drop-off areas on school campuses.
How was the injured girl transported to the hospital?
She was taken to the hospital via helicopter with critical injuries.