MARSHALL — A Marshall Public Schools student was injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk near Southview Elementary.

MPS Superintendent Jeremy Williams said the student was transported from the scene to receive medical care.

Williams said personal details of the student are not being released at this time, out of respect for the student and the student’s family.

Marshall Police said the vehicle that struck the student was a 2007 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 38-year-old Marshall man.

The incident is under investigation, Marshall Public Safety Director Jim Marshall said Friday. When the investigation is complete, Marshall Police will likely send a report to the Lyon County Attorney’s Office for consideration of possible charges, he said.

“It’s a troubling day for a lot of us,” Marshall said. The Marshall community has already had a lot of concerns and discussions about pedestrian safety, especially around schools and school crossings, he said. “Obviously, the discussion needs to continue.”

In a Friday news release, Williams urged drivers to follow posted speed limits, watch for children crossing the street, and follow directions given by school crossing guards.

There was a crosswalk with a crossing guard and flashing lights at Southview at the time of Friday’s incident, Williams said.

“We remind the community to be extra cautious at those locations. These are our children,” he said.

Williams said counseling resources were being made available to students and staff affected by the event. The school district is also in contact with the student’s family, and will continue to offer support as needed, he said.