Student Hit By Vehicle Near Baggs Elementary [UPDATED]

Update 10 4 @ 10: 56 a.m. : Cheyenne Police have released this composite of what the hit and run vehicle might look like.  If you have any information about the vehicle call (307) 637-6500.

Cheyenne police continue to investigate an accident involving a pedestrian that occurred at about 7:50am Wednesday morning  near Baggs Elementary School. Cheyenne Police Department spokesman Officer Dan Long says when officers arrived on scene and found a 12 year-old Cheyenne girl had been struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the street. The Laramie County School District Community Relations office reports that the girl was transported to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center where she was treated for cuts and bruises and was being held overnight for observation. Officer Long says witnesses said they say a white male, approximately 40 years-old driving a 1990’s model black Dodge Dakota extended cab truck, strike the girl while she was crossing the street. The vehicle was then witnessed leaving the area. The male is described as approximately 5’8” tall, slim build, salt and pepper hair, goatee, and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with a blue hooded sweatshirt. The truck is a 1990’s black Dodge Dakota extended cab and may have front end damage on the passenger side. If anyone has any in-formation related to this case contact the Cheyenne Police Department at 307-637-6500 or 638-TIPS.