Minor scratched up after being struck by vehicle near Benton High School

A police car's emergency lights flash in this undated file photo. (AP/Cliff Owen)
A police car's emergency lights flash in this undated file photo. (AP/Cliff Owen)

A vehicle struck a minor, who reported only scratches, in front of Benton High School on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The incident occurred at a stop sign in front of the school. The driver came to a halt immediately, preventing any further injury, Benton police spokesperson Krista Petty said.

An officer on the scene was still awaiting video footage of the incident around 7 p.m. Thursday, Petty said.

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