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CMPD finds elementary school student was not struck by a car

The Mallard Creek Elementary student was taken to the hospital Wednesday for what was initially thought to be a hit and run incident.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has determined a Mallard Creek Elementary student, initially believed to have been possibly struck by a car at a bus stop, was not hit by a vehicle.

Medic transported the student to the hospital for evaluation Wednesday morning. It was determined the student had non-serious injuries. 

Officials initially told WCNC Charlotte they were investigating the case as a student being struck at, or on their way to, a bus stop. It was later determined that was not the case.

Police have concluded their investigation and are not looking for any vehicles or suspects connected to the incident.

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