RENTZ, Ga. — UPDATE: 12:52 p.m.
Georgia State Patrol has identified the boy as 13-year-old John Eason and the driver as Katherine Rozier.
GSP says Rozier thought she hit a deer and continued traveling until it was safe to stop and look at the car's damage.
Once she looked at the car, she returned to the scene to look for the deer, but instead found Eason. GSP says she asked neighbors nearby for help and called 911.
GSP says one neighbor helped her give aid to Eason until Laurens County EMS arrived.
Original Story:10:40 a.m.
A 13-year-old Laurens County boy is in critical condition after being hit by car Tuesday morning.
According to Trooper Brian Jones with Georgia State Patrol, it happened on Payne Road near Mark Wood Road around 7 a.m.
A woman was driving a white 2015 Chevrolet Sonic when the boy tried to cross in front of the car from the north shoulder and was hit.
Jones says it was dark at the time of the accident and the boy was wearing dark clothing. He was waiting for the school bus.
Jones says the boy is in critical condition at the Medical Center in Macon and that the accident is still under investigation.
At this time, they say no fault is being placed on the driver.
This is a developing story, stick with 13WMAZ for updates.
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