2 teens in crosswalk hit by car near Maple Grove High School

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (KMSP) - Two teens crossing a street in Maple Grove were struck by a vehicle Monday morning. The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. near Maple Grove Senior High along the 9400 block of Fernbrook Lane.

Maple Grove police say it was reported that the two victims were walking in a crosswalk when they were struck.

“A 15-year-old boy was treated at the scene and released, a 16-year-old boy was transported to North Memorial hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

We are aware that two pedestrians were hit by a vehicle and that one person was transported to a local hospital.

We know that the injured pedestrian was a Maple Grove Senior High student but we cannot confirm any details about the student.

Our focus is on supporting the injured student and the student’s family, as well as all Maple Grove Senior High students and staff who are concerned about their school family member.

Maple Grove Police Department is investigating.” Osseo area schools spokesperson, Barbara Olson said.

Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor.