16-year-old pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by a semi truck while crossing the street in Newkirk, Oklahoma
Newkirk student struck by semi while in crosswalk(link is external)
According to Kay NewsCow,(link is external) the 16-year-old girl was in critical condition with multiple hip fractures, head injuries, and all of her extremities were injured.
Newkirk High School student taken to hospital after being struck by semi-trailer near campus(link is external)
A 16-year-old Newkirk High School student was taken to a hospital after being struck by a semi-trailer Monday afternoon near campus.
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