Cape Cod Community College student struck by car on her way to class

BARNSTABLE, Mass. — A Cape Cod Community College student was hit by a car while walking to class on Tuesday morning.

According to police, the incident happened at around 8:00 a.m.  in front of the Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable campus.

The 18-year-old was allegedly walking along the crosswalk on Route 132 on her way to class when she was hit by a 2012 Toyota Corolla operated by 20-year-old Milenna Rodrigues of Centerville.

Police say the impact caused the student to be thrown several feet, causing injuries to the left side of her body.

The victim was transported to South Shore Hospital, but her condition is unknown.

Rodrigues' car had visible damage to the front and windshield area.

Rodrigues is facing charges of operating without a license, operating to endanger, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and a crosswalk violation. She was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for an unknown medical problem.

This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for more details as they become available. 

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