TROY — A 17-year-old is dead after being hit by a car in Miami County Monday night.
Around 7:30 p.m., Troy police and medics were called to reports of someone hit by a car in the 400 block of North Elm Street near Treasure Island Park, according to Miami County dispatchers.
Police arrived on scene and found a 17-year-old male trapped underneath the car, according to a sergeant with Troy Police Department.
>> Springfield train derailment: Clark Co. officials ‘No hazardous materials leaked;’ NTSB on scene
The 17-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A preliminary investigation found that the 17-year-old was holding onto a bike that was being pulled by a car driven by a 16-year-old when he somehow went underneath the car and was injured.
The 16-year-old driver is not facing any charges pending an investigation, according to police.
The crash remains under investigation by Troy Police Department.
We will update this story as new information becomes available.