Officials keeping eye on Route 228 intersection where Mars student was hit
Officials at Mars Area School District and the state Department of Transportation District 10 are working together to ensure students are safe at an intersection where a teenage student was recently struck by a vehicle.
“We want to make sure everything is going to be as safe as possible for our buildings and our students,” said John Kennedy, school board president.
Paige Lauten, 13, was struck by a vehicle at about 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 while attempting to cross Route 228 from Mars Area Middle School, according to Adams Township police.
The “Prayers for Paige L” Facebook page had more than 4,200 followers as of Wednesday afternoon.
Eagle correspondent Logan Carney contributed to this report.
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