An early morning accident sends one kid to hospital after being struck by a car.

A kid walking to school Wednesday (May 7) was hit by a car near West Middle School in Grand Junction. The accident occurred around 7:15 am on 1st Street.

The child was conscious when authorities arrived at 7:20 and was transported to a local hospital.

No further details are available at this time.

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