Chesterfield student hit by driver right after getting off school bus

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Chesterfield County student was hit by a driver right after they got off their school bus on Friday.

The crash took place at about 11:37 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in the 12400 block of Riverway Road, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.

Investigators determined that the driver of a white Kia Sorento "disregarded" the flashing red lights and stop bar of a Chesterfield County Public Schools bus and hit a student who had just exited the bus.

The unidentified child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The driver of the Sorento, whom police did not identify, remained at the scene.

Per Virginia Code, failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended is a crime. Police told 8News that, in accordance with that code section, the driver involved in this incident was charged with reckless driving.

No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. Police continue to investigate this crash.

If you know anything about this incident, you are asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department by calling 804-748-1251.