A 13-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle Tuesday evening on Route 228 near Mars Area Middle School, according to the Adams Township Police Department.

The girl was transported by Quality EMS to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh for serious injuries, Chief Shawn Anglum of the Adams Township Police Department said in a Wednesday statement.

A preliminary investigation shows the girl was attempting to cross Route 228 from Mars Area Middle School and walked in front of an oncoming vehicle. Crews were dispatched to respond around 5:31 p.m.

Police said the driver of the vehicle remained on scene and has cooperated fully during the investigation.

Mark Gross, Mars Area School District superintendent, said in a statement released from the district Wednesday that administrators have also been cooperating with police regarding the incident. However, the district would have no further comments “out of respect for the student and her family.”

“The district’s administration has been in close contact with the Adams Township Police Department, which is conducting a full investigation into this accident,” Gross said.

Traffic was rerouted at the intersection of Route 228 and Three Degree Road. The road was closed for the crash investigation for nearly three hours.

Adams Area Fire District, Callery Volunteer Fire Company, Mars Borough police and state police responded to the crash. Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Police assisted with traffic control.

Gross told the school district community that students can speak with school counselors about the crash, if necessary.

“Our counselors are available at the middle school to assist any students or staff, who may need special attention or support,” Gross said. “We remain hopeful for a full recovery.”