At approximately 6:22 AM, a 54-year-old male driving a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado turned south onto Center Street from Fairfax Avenue. While navigating the intersection, he struck a 16-year-old female student who was crossing northbound. The student was dragged several feet and found beneath the vehicle when Mentor police and fire units arrived on scene. She remained conscious and alert and was transported to Lake West Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.