A South Florida teenager is recovering after being hit by a car while getting off her school bus.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25New video shows the moment the 14-year-old was struck by a driver who tried to pass the stopped bus in March. The footage may be difficult to watch, but her family says she is expected to be OK.Her grandparents say she is being treated for whiplash but is otherwise doing well. They call her recovery a miracle.Authorities say the driver was cited for careless driving and fined $161.Officials also remind drivers to stop for school buses when their stop arm is out, calling it a critical safety law meant to protect students.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
A South Florida teenager is recovering after being hit by a car while getting off her school bus.
Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25
New video shows the moment the 14-year-old was struck by a driver who tried to pass the stopped bus in March. The footage may be difficult to watch, but her family says she is expected to be OK.
Her grandparents say she is being treated for whiplash but is otherwise doing well. They call her recovery a miracle.
Authorities say the driver was cited for careless driving and fined $161.
Officials also remind drivers to stop for school buses when their stop arm is out, calling it a critical safety law meant to protect students.
Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.