LPD: 7-year old boy on skateboard hit by car

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say a 7-year old boy, who was lying flat on a skateboard in the street, was run over by a passing SUV Monday evening.

Investigators say the child was seriously injured and rushed to UK Hospital, which was put on "Trauma Alert" following the accident.  Police say even though the child was seriously injured, his injuries were not life-threatening.

Police say it happened just after 9:00 p.m. on Providence Lane.  Police say the driver of the SUV immediately stopped, cooperated with investigators and will not be cited or charged for any wrongdoing.