KU student hit by car released from hospital

A female Kansas University student struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening on campus has been treated and released from the hospital, according to Kansas University spokeswoman Jill Jess.

The woman was walking across Lot 109 near Jayhawk Towers, 1603 W. 15th St., shortly before 8 p.m. when she was struck by a Nissan Altima, driven by a male KU student, said KU Public Safety Sgt. John Dietz.

Dietz said the woman received head injuries and was transferred to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka. The injuries were originally believed to be life-threatening. Dietz said the cause of the accident is under investigation.

On Thursday, Jess said they were not able to release the woman’s name and did not have any additional information to release.