Shreveport Police officers responded to a call in the 3500 block of Milam Street regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle Just before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. 

Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed that the teen was standing on the sidewalk waiting for the school bus. As the bus arrived and came to a stop in the roadway, the driver of a Chevrolet Avalanche reportedly attempted to pass the stopped bus by driving off the roadway and onto the sidewalk, striking the 17-year-old.

The teen sustained a broken arm but is expected to make a full recovery.

The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche was cited for multiple violations, including:

• Expired driver’s license
• No insurance
• Passing a stopped school bus
• Reckless operation of a vehicle

The investigation is ongoing.

The Shreveport Police Department would like to remind all motorists that school buses create unique traffic conditions that must be respected. When buses are stopped to pick up or drop off children, drivers must remain vigilant and follow all traffic laws. Children are watching for their buses—drivers must watch for the children.