PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
A 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School student died today after being struck by a vehicle while walking to school in Port St. Lucie on the morning of Oct. 7.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department said the crash occurred near the intersection of SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard and SW Squirrel Avenue.
The preliminary investigation revealed the teen was walking northbound along Port St. Lucie Boulevard near the edge of the roadway when he was struck from behind by a 2002 Ford Excursion driven by a 72-year-old man.
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
“The Port St. Lucie Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time,” the department said in a statement.
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