A young Cheyenne girl was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after she was hit by a car while crossing the street.

Police spokesman Officer Kevin Malatesta says the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of E. 12th Street and Diamond Avenue.

Malatesta says the girl, who was either 11 or 12, was taken to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

He says the driver, who stayed on scene, isn't facing any charges at this time.

The incident remains under investigation by the Cheyenne Police Department.

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