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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