Student Killed on Walk to Bus Stop

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Tulsa Police Officers investigate the crash involving a seven year-old boy.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa police say a 7-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a car while walking to school.

Police say Elijah Rivers stepped off a curb and into traffic when walking along Harvard Avenue on Wednesday morning. Police say Elijah was walking to school with his 12-year-old sister when he was struck.

Authorities say the boy was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Tulsa police say the collision happened shortly before 7 a.m. when it was still dark outside.

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