Florida teen hit by car while walking near high school

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a teen was hospitalized after being hit by a car near a Florida school.

The Sun Sentinel reports that the 16-year-old girl was hit shortly before noon Thursday near Coconut Creek High School.

Police say the teen wasn’t in a crosswalk, and the car’s driver had the right of way.

The driver remained at the scene and wasn’t cited.

The teen was taken to a nearby hospital. Her injuries weren’t considered life-threatening.

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Information from: Sun Sentinel , http://www.sun-sentinel.com/