Student struck by car near Olympia High School

An Olympia High School student was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while walking to school in the morning of Friday, Nov. 7. 

The accident happened on S. Apopka Vineland Road, near Conroy Windermere Road. 

Florida Highway Patrol initially said the accident was a hit-and-run, but later said the driver of the car, a 65-year-old woman, might have experienced a medical episode while driving and ran a red light. 

The woman told officials she lost consciousness while driving and was not aware she hit the teen. 

The driver was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital and the girl was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. 

It is unknown if the driver will face charges.