Young girl hit by car on Hickory St. in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield are investigating after a young girl was hit by a car Tuesday.

According to Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh the young girl was hit around 4:45 Tuesday afternoon on Hickory Street.

She was taken to Baystate hospital to be evaluated for her injuries.

The driver remained on the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Traffic Unit.