Child struck by car in New Madrid

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- A youngster was injured when he was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon.

New Madrid City Police Chief Joey Higgerson said the investigation is continuing into the accident that occurred about 4 p.m. Tuesday on Main Street.

The child, whose age was unavailable, was standing with his mother when Higgerson said he likely ran into the street, according to interviews with witnesses. He was struck by a vehicle going north on Main Street.

Higgerson said the driver was traveling slowly and was able to stop quickly.

The child suffered an injury to his head and was taken by family members to the ambulance building in New Madrid. The ambulance took the child to the helipad in Matthews, Missouri, where he was flown to Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis.

The police chief said the child reportedly received stitches for the head wound.