Child transported to hospital after being hit while riding scooter

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A 9-year-old child was transported to Russell County Hospital over the weekend after he was hit by a car while riding his scooter in the road.

Russell Springs Police say a 9-year-old child was riding a scooter across Gentry Mill Road near the intersection with Old Columbia Road at around 2:45 Saturday afternoon when he was struck by a vehicle operated by Rita Coffey of Russell Springs.

The child received scrapes and bruises, according to police, and was transported to the hospital by Russell County EMS for further evaluation.