Student hit by car on way to graduation practice

Authorities check out the scene and the damage to the vehicle.

Authorities check out the scene and the damage to the vehicle.

A student on his way to graduation practice at Jonesboro High School was hit by a car Monday morning, Channel 2 Action News reported.

The student, identified as Michael Taylor by Channel 2, was taken to Atlanta Medical Center with minor injuries, according to the news station. His brother told Channel 2 he was released from the hospital Monday afternoon.

Taylor was in a crosswalk when he was hit.

The driver, who was not identified, remained on the scene, Clayton County police spokeswoman Marcena Davis said.

The investigation is ongoing.

A student was hit by a car Monday morning in Clayton County. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

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Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

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