Eight-year old struck by vehicle in Clarksville

An eight-year old girl was struck by a vehicle Saturday in Clarksville on Bancraft Drive and taken to the hospital.

According to a news release, the eight-year old female victim had been operating a bicycle on Bancroft near Prescott Drive around 5:20 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle.  She was transported to a local hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.  The 47-year old driver of the vehicle, who is not named, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.

No further information was immediately available, and anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Clarksville Tipsline at 931-645-8477.