DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Officials with the Unified School District of De Pere are seeking ways to make an intersection safer after a student was hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk Friday morning.

According to a release, a Dickinson Elementary School student was hit by a vehicle in the crosswalk around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Jordan Road/Merrill Street and Ontario Street.

The De Pere Fire and Rescue Department quickly responded and the child was taken to a hospital nearby for observation. Fortunately, the child is now at home.

A crossing guard was reportedly at the scene, and faculty and staff took extra time in the morning to review safety procedures after the incident.

Safety reminders were also sent out to all District families.

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