HOLT, Mich. (WILX) - A 13-year-old from Holt Junior High was hit by a car on Wednesday while walking home from school, prompting renewed calls for drivers to pay attention in school safety zones.

The boy was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.

In response to the incident, Holt Public Schools teamed up with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office for an early-morning ride-along to highlight school safety. Superintendent Dr. David Hornak explained the importance of awareness for both drivers and students.

“Our bus drivers are seat-belted into their seats with two hands on the wheel, which makes it very, very difficult for them when there are distractions around them,” Hornak said. “We would much prefer someone to be late for work, late for a

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