17-year-old critically injured, taken to hospital, after being struck by a SUV near Rock Springs Elementary in Orange County.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating an accident involving a teen that was hit on a busy Apopka Road.

Orange County firefighters were called to the accident at Rock Springs Road and Faye Street, in front of Rock Springs Elementary School just before 7 p.m. Saturday.

Officials said a 17-year-old had been hit by an SUV and was suffering from traumatic injuries.

Firefighters said the teen was taken to the hospital with very critical injuries.

Troopers have shut down Rock Springs Road while they conduct their investigation.

Troopers told Local 6 they were not planning on filing any criminal charges against the driver.