A 14-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized Monday, Oct. 26, following a crash with a westbound passenger car on SR-119 in Sevier County, according to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.
The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. near SR-119 and Black Knolls Road while the teen was walking toward a school bus stop.
The driver of the passenger car was a 16-year-old, officials said. While the teen was conscious when transported to Sevier Valley Hospital, they were later transferred to Primary Children's Hospital. The teen's current medical condition has not been released.
No other injuries were reported in the collision. Following the crash, UDOT reported that westbound SR-119 was closed near milepost 4 in the Glenwood area.
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office stated they intend to review bus stop locations in the area with the school district to evaluate safety improvements. Officials also urged drivers to reduce speed when traveling along school bus routes.
