On Jan. 26, a male student was hit by a car while crossing the intersection behind Cox Hall. The driver who hit him, claimed she did not see the student crossing the intersection. According to witnesses, the student hit his head on the pavement and went into momentary
shock. The student was taken to the hospital for further examination of injuries and was released later that night.
Acting Chief of Police, Andy Ellington, told The Rotunda that after an investigation, the driver of the car was charged with failure to yield to the right of way. Due to confidentiality, the health and the names, of the student and the driver, were not released.
