PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A 16-year-old Fivay High School student was seriously injured after being struck by a truck in New Port Richey, according to the Pasco County Fire Rescue.

The accident happened before sunrise at the intersection of Rye Street and Little Road.

Officials said the 16-year-old was wearing dark clothing and darted across the northbound lanes of Little Road and was hit by a Ford F150.

Eagle 8 flew over the scene of the crash. It appears the impact knocked the victim out of his shoes, but that has not been confirmed. (WFLA photo)

He was rushed to Bayonet Point Medical Center as a trauma alert. He is now listed in serious, but stable condition.

No charges are pending against the driver, according to the FHP’s report.

NOTE: The Pasco County Fire Rescue previously reported Taiwo was 14 years old, but school officials say he is actually 16 years old. This story has been corrected.

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