Hartford students struck crossing street, taken to hospital
Hartford Police Department
HARTFORD, Wis. - Two Hartford students were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street Thursday morning, Nov. 30.
It happened around 7:10 a.m. near Hartford Union High School. Police said the students were in the crosswalk when a vehicle, driven by another student, turned west from Cedar Street onto Monroe Avenue.
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The driver stayed at the scene. The two students who were hit required medical attention for their injuries and were taken to a hospital.
While the cause is under investigation, police said speed and inattentive driving are believed to be contributing factors.