WASHINGTON – Emergency crews responded to a traffic accident Thursday afternoon, October 2, after a juvenile on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle near the school roundabout at South Avenue B and West Tyler Street in Washington.
According to authorities, the juvenile rode into the roadway and was hit by a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Ashlee Weimer of Washington. Washington EMS transported the patient to Washington County Hospital for treatment. The extent of injuries has not been released.
Washington Police units and EMS responded to the scene around 3:23 p.m. Washington Fire was initially dispatched but later disregarded.
Officials say a state accident report will be filed, and charges are pending against the driver.