A Kearns High student was struck by a car and killed in front of his school Monday morning.

Nephi Holyoak, 17, was crossing in front of the school, 5525 S. 4800 West, about 7:10 a.m. when he was struck by a car driven by Rhon McNeely. A second youth was brushed by the car but was uninjured, said Salt Lake Sheriff's Capt. Bruce ThayneThe driver apparently did not see the youths who were in or near a marked crosswalk, Thayne said. It was still dark at the time of the accident.

Thayne said the accident remains under investigation. No citations had been issued Monday morning.

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Holyoak was taken by helicopter to University Hospital where he died shortly after arrival.

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