18-year-old missionary on bicycle killed in hit-and-run, officials say
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed one of its missionaries was killed in a hit-and-run on Beatties Ford Road.
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Elder Langi, 18, of Utah, was on a temporary mission in Charlotte, the church said.
Witnesses said on Thursday he was on a bicycle on a sidewalk when he was hit.
Another missionary was hurt.
Police are searching for the driver who plowed into them.
Witnesses said another car was involved, driving recklessly, which caused the driver to crash.
Police have not confirmed that.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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