(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A boy was hit by a car while crossing Barnes Road from Doherty High School Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20 according to police.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said the car vs. pedestrian crash happened at 1:37 p.m. Thursday in the 4500 block of Barnes Road. CSPD said a preliminary investigation revealed that a boy was crossing Barnes from Doherty High School when he was hit by a car.

CSPD said lane closures are in effect in the area, and alternate routes are advised.

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