GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 10-year-old girl from Jenison is hurt, after being hit by a car while riding her bike on Wednesday evening.
Deputies were called around 5:40 to the area of Caroline Street and 20th Avenue.
The girl was struck at a cross walk, deputies say, as she was trying to cross 20th Avenue.
She was not wearing a helmet, deputies also say.
The girl was taken to the hospital, and deputies are saying she is in critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old woman from Jenison, was not hurt.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department responded, as did the Georgetown Fire Department.
The crash remains under investigation.
Jenison Public Schools released the following statement in response to the incident:
"Our Jenison family was saddened by the news of the accident last evening and our entire staff will rally around the student's family to provide assistance and support wherever possible. While we are not able to share details about the incident or the student, our counseling and social work teams have come alongside staff and students to support those who may be upset or affected by the accident."
