DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. —
Two students were hit by a car at Davie County High School Wednesday morning, according to the principal.
Around 7:45 a.m., two students were walking on the crosswalk in the parking lot on War Eagle Drive when they were by a car leaving the campus.
This is the first incident at the high school since it opened in 2017, Principal Michael Pruitt says.
Both students and the driver will ultimately be okay.
Kristy Horton, 43, was charged with failure to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, according to Trooper Ned Moultrie with NCSHP.
Principal Pruitt shared a statement:
"We are extremely thankful the two students are okay, and our school resource officers were immediately on the scene. We want to urge parents and students to remain alert during the morning and afternoon car lines. This includes honoring the right of way for pedestrians by stopping when people are using the crosswalks. It’s also very important that we maintain the campus-wide speed limit of 5 mph at all times. Vigilance and safety are our top defenses against such accidents occurring again. The safety of our students is of paramount importance, and I am committed to doing what we need to do to ensure it."
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