Student Airlifted To Hospital After Car Hits Her In Winter Haven

Lakeland FL

07 January, 2021

7:12 AM

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WINTER HAVEN, FL — A 15-year-old girl has been airlifted to a hospital after she was hit by a car early Thursday morning in Winter Haven, police said. The Winter Haven High School student was riding a bicycle on Avenue G NW near 22nd Street NW when a car hit her, according to investigators. The incident took place near a bus stop, and she suffered serious injuries. The driver who hit her did cooperate with police. As Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies investigate the crash, Avenue G NW and Lake Howard Drive will remain closed. Drivers are asked to take alternate routes, detectives said. Due to Marsy's Law, the name of the victim will not be released by the Winter Haven Police Department. Original Patch Story: A student riding a bicycle Thursday morning was hit by a vehicle at Avenue G NW and 22nd Street NW, the Winter Haven Police Department said. Polk County Sheriff's Office along with Winter Haven police have begun investigating the incident. Police did not release additional details. This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.