Pioneer Middle School students hit by car this morning

WALLA WALLA, Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Two Pioneer Middle School students were hit by a car today at approximately 7:20 a.m. in a crosswalk near Tausick Way and Alder Street while walking to meet their school bus. The students were transported to Providence St. Mary Medical Center where they were treated and released.

Superintendent Mick Miller accompanied the students to the hospital and met with family members as the students were being treated. Miller said the students had minor bumps and bruises but no serious injuries. Miller says we can all learn from this accident which could have been much more serious.

"We need to be extra cautious when driving near schools, especially in the hours before and after school," Miller said. "This accident could have easily resulted in tragedy. This time of the year the sun is very low in the sky as children are walking to school making visibility poor. We need to slow down, use extreme caution and observe posted speed limits to ensure the safety of our students."

Miller is also asking staff and parents to remind students to be cautious when walking to and from school to help in the prevention of accidents.

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