CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. Local Charlotte News — A 10-year-old child was hit by a car and killed in Cabarrus County after they attempted to cross the street to reach the mailbox after getting off a school bus Wednesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Troopers said, a student at Mount Pleasant Elementary, was dropped off by a school bus on Mount Pleasant Road around 3:48 p.m. on Oct. 20.
The child reportedly crossed safely in front of the bus on their way home.
The bus pulled away and the child attempted to re-cross the street to get to the mailbox when they were struck by a car.
EMS confirmed that the child was taken to the hospital where they died.
Troopers said there does not appear to be any charges forthcoming to the driver of the vehicle, but the investigation is still ongoing.
Cabarrus County Schools will have a crisis response team on-site Thursday morning, district officials said.
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