Pedestrian hit in Jefferson City

A 13-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle Monday morning in Jefferson City.

Police Department reports show the accident occurred just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of East High Street and Cherry Street.

A vehicle driven by Evita Essex, 35, Jefferson City was going east when she struck the girl who was crossing the intersection going south.

The girl was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries which were described as moderate.

Essex had no reported injuries and was not wearing a seat belt.

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