ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A student on an e-bike was critically injured in St. Johns County after being hit by a car on Tuesday, the school district confirmed to News4JAX.
The St. Johns County School District said the child was on an e-bike in front of Patriot Oaks Academy on Long Leaf Parkway in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office also said it was working on a vehicle vs. pedestrian investigation involving a pediatric patient.
All lanes of Long Leaf Pine Pkwy, near the academy, are closed until further notice.
The student suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue department.
Witnesses said paramedics attempted to use a defibrillator on scene, but the victim was not responding. A helmet was also seen on the ground near the bike, but it’s unclear if the victim was wearing any protection at the time of the accident.
This is developing. News4JAX has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.