SARTELL (WJON News) -- A Sartell boy was struck by a car while crossing in a crosswalk Thursday morning.

In a letter sent to families from Superintendent Michael Rivard, the school district says a student from Riverview Intermediate School was crossing in a crosswalk with a crossing guard present when he was struck.

The superintendent says the boy was released to the care of his family. The boy's age was not released.

The school district says the safety of their students is their top priority and urge drivers to use extra caution around schools and crosswalks.

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