WAKE COUNTY, N.C. – A 15-year-old girl is recovering after being  hit by a truck Tuesday morning.

According to police, a 15-year-old juvenile female pedestrian was walking across the crosswalk toward Apex High School when she was struck by a 17-year-old female operating a truck.

The 15 year old was transported to the hospital where she is said to be stable and recovering.

The 17 year old was cited on the scene.

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