CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A student was hit by a car in front of New Providence Middle School Wednesday morning, suffering minor injuries.

At about 6:50 a.m., the girl was hit by a vehicle on Cunningham Lane, according to a message to parents from Principal Richard Frost, provided to Clarksville Now by Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools spokesman Anthony Johnson.

Several witnesses ran to help the child, the principal said.

“I appreciate the witnesses and staff members who came to the aid of the student and for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency medical services,” Frost said in the message. “The student sustained minor injuries and is at home resting with her family.”

The message to parents included these three reminders about safety.

Students, use crosswalks: “Students should only cross Cunningham Lane at designated crosswalks,” Frost said. “There is a CPD crossing guard at the crosswalk in front of our school by the traffic exit from 7:05-7:35 a.m. each day. Please ensure students know when and where they should cross and to pause and check both ways before entering the crosswalk, especially if they arrive before or after the crossing guard arrives or at another crosswalk/intersection without a crossing guard.”

Drivers, slow down, pay attention: “The school zone lights run from 6:40-8:10 a.m. each school day on Cunningham Lane for New Providence and Minglewood Elementary,” Frost said. “It is important that all drivers slow down to the posted speed of 20 mph and pay attention in the school zone to ensure all pedestrians are safe. Additionally, please ensure you slow down and pay attention in neighborhoods. The Clarksville City Council recently passed a new ordinance to increase fines and lower unposted neighborhood speed limits to 20 mph.”

Parents, don’t do nearby drop-off: “Lastly, please refrain from dropping off students at local businesses on Cunningham Lane in the morning and/or afternoon to avoid using the car rider lanes,” Frost said. “This places the safety of our students and other motorists at a much higher risk of danger.”