Boy hit by vehicle near JMS

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle near Jefferson Middle School on Thursday, the Oak Ridge Police Department said.

The collision was reported at about 2:48 p.m. Thursday, April 1, on Fairbanks Road north of Dayton Road near Jefferson Middle School.

“Witnesses stated the pedestrian darted across the road into the path of the striking vehicle,” the ORPD said. “The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment of possible injuries. No charges will be filed against the driver of the striking vehicle.”