WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 9-year-old Westland boy is recovering from a concussion and other injuries after being struck by an SUV in his elementary school's parking lot, prompting his family to demand answers from the school district about safety measures.

Avyon Casteels was hit by the vehicle in the crosswalk of Schwitzer Elementary's parking lot Wednesday afternoon, moments after classes ended.

"I was going outside of the school walking. I was in the middle of the parking lot and got hit," Avyon said.

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Anthony Sedlarik was waiting to pick up his own children from Schwitzer Elementary when he witnessed the incident.

"I saw something out of the corner of my eye that made me turn around real quick and unfortunately, it was this 9-year-old child that got hit," Sedlarik said.

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