A University of Georgia student was hospitalized Wednesday evening after being hit by a UGA transit bus on campus, according to multiple media outlets.
The student is said to have been struck while crossing Sanford Drive near the Tate Center at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, according to WSB-TV.
As reported, emergency responders arrived on scene before the student was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. The identity of the student has not been released.
UGA Police and university officials are investigating the incident. No further details have been made available at this time.
WSB reports the student’s injuries as non-life-threatening, citing UGA spokesperson Gregory Trevor. The outlet also reported that Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident, stating the student was allegedly in the crosswalk and that charges are possible as the investigation continues.
