Riverton, UT (September 10, 2024) – A 5-year-old boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Monday, September 9, on Sanborn Dr. The incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. when the child ran across the street before a school bus had fully stopped.
Despite the bus driver’s efforts to alert oncoming traffic, an eastbound vehicle struck the child. Paramedics transported the boy to a nearby hospital for precautionary evaluation. He was discharged later that day.
Police did not issue any citations to the driver. Authorities emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant when driving near school buses. Further details may emerge as the investigation continues.