<p>YAKIMA -- Police Wednesday said an 11-year-old girl initially believed to have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident Tuesday may have only fallen down.</p>
<p>After locating the driver of a white Chevrolet Malibu believed to be involved in the accident, police said they found no evidence that the car actually struck the girl, who was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries and then released.</p>
<p>The incident occurred about 7:50 a.m., while the girl was walking to Franklin Middle School, police said.</p>
<p>At first, police believed the car may have struck the girl as she attempted to cross 19th Avenue near Tieton Drive.</p>
<p>Witnesses told police the car stopped momentarily when the incident occurred, then fled east on Tieton Drive, police said.</p>
<p>The driver was cooperative, had insurance and appeared to be a responsible driver, police said.</p>
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YAKIMA -- Police Wednesday said an 11-year-old girl initially believed to have been the victim of a hit-and-run accident yesterday may have only fallen down. After locating the driver of a white Chevrolet Malibu believed to be involved in the
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