FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A 12-year-old girl who was headed to school has been rushed to the hospital after she was struck by a car in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene near Sunrise Middle School, located in the area of Northeast 14th Street and 17th Way on Tuesday morning.

The girl was at the parent drop-off line outside Sunrise Middle School when she was hit.

She was transported to Broward Health Medical Center in unknown condition.

The driver behind the wheel of the car stayed on the scene.

Fort Lauderdale Police continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

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