Young Girl In Hospital After Being Hit By A Car In LaSalle

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The LaSalle Police Service is investigating after a 7-year-old LaSalle girl was involved in a collision with a car on Matchette Road just before 4:00pm on Wednesday.

Police say that the girl and some schoolmates had just gotten off the school bus on Kenwood and were proceeding home on foot along Matchette Road. The girl suddenly darted across Matchette Road just as a vehicle passed by. The driver of the vehicle tried to swerve to avoid the collision, but the girl ran into the passenger side and was thrown to the ground. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance, where she continues to be treated for her injuries.

Investigators kept the road closed for several hours to collect evidence and document the scene.

They say that Victim Services is available to anyone that may have been affected by this event.

Police are asking anyone with information that may assist in this investigation or requires Victim Services to contact the LaSalle Police Service at 519 969-5210.