Driver arrested after 4 students struck by pickup at Paramount High School

PARAMOUNT, Calif. (KABC) -- A 19-year-old was arrested for reckless driving after striking four student pedestrians with his pickup truck near Paramount High School, officials said.

The incident was reported just after 3 p.m. at Downey and Rosecrans avenues, which is in front of the school.

Police say the Chevrolet Silverado truck was driven by a 19-year-old who was speeding and trying to pass another vehicle when he ran into the pedestrians.

The driver was arrested on felony charges of reckless driving.

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