Student hit by vehicle Friday morning near Wells Library

IU student Kexin Xiang was hit by a car at about 8:30 a.m. Friday when she tried crossing 10th Street near the Herman B Wells Library bus stop.

She was treated for contusion and abrasion injuries at Bloomington Hospital, IU Police Department Lt. Craig Munroe said.

Xiang was later released from Bloomington Hospital with no major injuries, according to an IUPD press release.

The front-left bumper of the car hit Xiang, causing her to roll over on top of the hood, Munroe said.

Xiang was walking toward the Kelley School of Business from her residence hall on the south side of campus.

The driver, also an IU student, reported that his vision was obscured by the sun. The car hit Xiang in the eastbound turn lane by the Wells Library.

Officers reported that the driver did not show signs of impairment but did detect the smell of alcohol, according to the press release. The driver was given a breathalyzer test and blew below the legal limit.

The driver of the car was not arrested or charged.

In light of the three vehicle-pedestrian accidents in the past three days Vice Provost Karen Hanson sent an e-mail to students urging them to be careful when driving, walking and bicycling on campus.

The incident is the third vehicle-pedestrian accident on campus since Wednesday.

IU sophomore Peter Duong was killed by a car Wednesday while crossing Fee Lane.

Later that day, a minor accident involving a pizza delivery car and a pedestrian occurred at almost the same spot on Fee Lane.

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