A youth riding a bicycle was struck by a car around 6 p.m. today near the intersection of Ivey Street and Ross Way in the Main Street subdivision of Richmond Hill.
According to a witness, a small Chevrolet sedan clipped the female bike rider from the rear while attempting to pass, causing the girl, who was not wearing a helmet, to fall to the pavement, striking her head.
The girl, who was conscious and alert after the accident, was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
No other details regarding her condition were available immediately after the accident.