CALDWELL, Idaho — Two Caldwell students have been hit by cars near their schools in the past two days, prompting officials to call for drivers to slow down and stay vigilant, especially during the morning hours when visibility is limited.

The first vehicular accident involved a Caldwell High School student who was seriously injured but is "expected to recover," according to the Caldwell Police Department. The driver in the incident has been charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor.

The second accident included a student from Syringa Middle School, who was also hit by a car and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. That driver was cited with inattentive and careless driving.

“Student safety is a shared responsibility. Even one injured child is one too many, and we are h

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