Teen driver hits 7-year-old girl walking to school in Blackfoot

BLACKFOOT — A 7-year-old girl walking to school was hit by a vehicle driven by a teenager.

It happened on Thursday before 7:40 a.m. at the York Drive and York Circle intersection in Blackfoot. 

The Blackfoot Police Department said it responded to a “vehicle vs. pedestrian” accident after the 16-year-old female driver hit the younger girl, who was crossing York Drive.

The 7-year-old was transported to Bingham Memorial Hospital by ambulance, and her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, police said in a news release. 

According to police, the driver has been cited for “obstruction to the driver’s view or driving mechanism.” Click here to read the Idaho code. 

“This incident reminds us of the importance of maintaining clear visibility of our windshields while driving, particularly during winter,” Blackfoot Police said.

The names of those involved will not be released. 

Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress posted about what happened on Facebook. Read his entire statement below: 

“It is with a very heavy heart that I give this update. This morning, while on the way to school, an elementary student was struck by a vehicle driven by a high school student. I do not have all the details, and I am not sure I could share more even if I had them. Please place in your prayers the student who was struck, and please find room for grace for the driver. Our hearts go out to the families involved in this incident. We hope and pray for full recovery. Hold your loved ones extra tight!”

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