CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - A 17-year-old Cartersville High School student was seriously injured Friday morning after running into the side of a utility trailer on Highway 41, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

What we know:

Investigators say the student was running from school administrators when he collided with the trailer being towed by a pickup truck. He suffered a severe leg injury and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

What we don't know:

The student has not been identified, and it remains unclear why he fled from school staff. FOX 5 is working to gather additional details from the district.

This is a breaking news story. FOX 5 Atlanta has a crew headed to Cartersville. Check back for updates. Cartersville News

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