Teenage girl hospitalised after being struck down at Sophia

A 13-year-old Sophia, Greater Georgetown resident is now receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) after she was struck down by a motorcar on Saturday evening.
The accident reportedly took place along Dennis Street, Sophia, Greater Georgetown while the teenager was attempting to cross the road,
Based on reports received, on the day in question at about 20:00h, a motor car bearing registration number PXX 8265, driven by a 21-year-old of ‘B’ Field South Sophia was travelling along Dennis Street when it came into the path of the girl who emerged from behind a stationary vehicle.
she reportedly crashed into the car’s windshield and later fell onto the roadway where she sustained injuries.
The driver, with the assistance of bystanders, immediately transported the injured teen to GPHC where she was treated and admitted for observation.
The driver has since been detained as investigations continue.