An eight-year-old St Joseph girl was hit by a motorist as the youngster crossed the street to her bus stop. The woman driving the car, left the scene and may not be aware she hit the child. Injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

St Joseph Police Officer Scott VanOver says the girl suffered some bumps and scrapes, but nothing life-threatening. VanOver expected care-givers at Heartland Hospital to keep her under observation.

The vehicle’s passenger-side mirror apparently hit the youngster in the head, causing a facial gash. She also complained of leg pain.

VanOver says a witness driving through the fog at 13th and Grand Avenue saw the accident shortly before 8am and stopped to help. The youngster was taken back to her home nearby, and from there was transported by ambulance to Heartland.

VanOver says they are looking for the driver of a full-sized, older-model, red or dark burgundy passenger vehicle. If you have information that could help investigators, call the TIPS hotline at (816)238-TIPS.