UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Dakota Student Hit by Car, Injured

An 18-year-old girl was hit and seriously injured by a car Tuesday morning as she walked to .

The accident happened around 7 a.m. as she was crossing 21 Mile Road and Le Grande Boulevard.

The girl was struck by an eastbound vehicle and although Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the accident is still under investigation, he added witness accounts say the teen had been "standing in the roadway" before she was hit.

"They are out there policing the scene, but it's too early to say who exactly is to blame," Wickersham said.

The teen was taken to Henry Ford Macomb and remains in critical condition, according to police. It was previously reported that the girl had died from her injuries. This was incorrect.

The student's age was also previously reported as 16, however, the sheriff's office reports it was provided incorrect information at the scene and the correct age is 18.

Chippewa Valley administration announced that a crisis coordinating team has been convened at Dakota to assist any students or staff that may be in need of assistance. The team is made up of counselors, social workers and school psychologists that are specially trained to assist students and their families in need of assistance and intervention. They will provide assistance to students if needed throughout the day. The team will also meet later this afternoon.

The administration said additional information will be sent to parents and students in the Dakota High School community.
 
 “We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragic accident this morning," said Ron Roberts, interim superintendent. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the student, their family and anyone in our school community that has been touched by this event."

Check back for updates as we learn more information.