Child hit by car in Lexington, only slightly injured

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say a six-year old boy was lucky he wasn’t seriously hurt after getting hit by a car on Friday.

Police say the little boy ran into Clay Avenue around 5:30 p.m. and was hit by a car.

They say the child had “very minor injuries,” but was taken to the hospital to be checked out as a precaution.

Police say the driver was not cited or charged.