DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed a high school student to the hospital after, police said, she was hit by a car in Davie, Thursday morning.

Officials said the victim was walking to a bus stop near Nova Drive and Southwest 81st Street when she was struck at around 6 a.m.

Paramedics transported the pedestrian to Broward General Hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The driver continued driving a short distance before turning around. Police do not believe they were trying to flee.

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