FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Two students in Bentonville and Fayetteville were hit by separate cars this morning, October 28.

The 10-year-old Fayetteville student was crossing a crosswalk in front of Holt Middle School when a car ran over their foot. Authorities were called at 7:34 a.m. The school nurse examined the student and determined the injuries were minor, and the student did not need to visit the hospital. The driver was cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The Bentonville student was riding a bike to school outside of Brightfield Middle School when they were struck. The student was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This story will be updated as more information is provided.

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