Vehicle strikes child; no serious injuries reported

A child was struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Cape Girardeau, but authorities reported no serious injuries to the child.

A release from Cape Girardeau Police Department said the incident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Ranney Avenue and Elm Street.

The suspect, driving a dark blue Dodge Challenger with an Arkansas license plate, fled the scene.

The release said witnesses provided statements to officers.

Anyone with information about the incident and/or the suspect vehicle may contact the police department at (573) 335-6621.