Teen hit by car while walking to Fairfax County high school
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A 16-year-old was struck by a car outside of South Lakes High School in Fairfax County while walking to school on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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What happened
A 16-year-old was struck by a car outside of South Lakes High School in Fairfax County while walking to school on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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