FARGO - The 6-year-old boy who was struck by a car after getting off a school bus on Friday is listed in stable condition this morning, an Essentia Health spokeswoman said.
According to Fargo police:
Isaiah Northington had been crossing the street after he departed a Fargo school bus, stopped on 25th Avenue South at 15th Street.
The bus lights were on and the stop arm was out when the boy was apparently hit by a two-door Pontiac Grand Prix traveling eastbound on 25th Avenue South.
The driver of the Pontiac was identified as Joan Wraalstad, 75, of Fargo.
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Friday evening, Fargo police said a preliminary investigation revealed Wraalstad allegedly failed to stop for the school bus.
Police are still investigating the accident, and the case will likely be reviewed by the city attorney.
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