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FHP searching for driver after 11-year-old hit by truck in Columbia County

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — An 11-year-old girl was hit by a truck while waiting for the bus on Thursday morning in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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According to the FHP report, the child was waiting for the bus when a truck “backed into” her.

It happened near the intersection of northwest Turner Avenue and northwest Whitney Glen around 7:15 a.m.

FHP said the suspect was driving a white Toyota pickup. It is unclear what the model was.

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The suspect left the scene traveling south on northwest Turner Avenue.

The girl was taken to Lake City Medical Center with minor injuries.

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