Benjamin, N.D : UND associate dean strikes boy, 10, with vehicle near elementary school on Thursday morning, October 27, 2016
Grand Forks, North Dakota
The Grand Forks Police Department is investigating an accident in which a young pedestrian was struck Thursday morning by a vehicle near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
A 10-year-old boy was struck in the crosswalk at the intersection of 21st Street South and 11th Avenue South at 7:39 a.m., according to a news release.
The unnamed boy was struck by a westbound truck driven by Randy Eken, 60, of Grand Forks, according to police. Eken was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian.
The victim was taken to Altru Hospital to be treated for injuries, the extent of which are not being released at this time.
Eken is an associate dean of administration and finance at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He confirmed himself as the driver of the truck when reached by the Herald.
“There’s no indication he was driving recklessly or carelessly, though the accident remains under investigation,” Lt. Bill Macki said of the incident.
The accident remains under investigation.
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UND associate dean strikes boy, 10, with vehicle near elementary school