Girl hit by vehicle

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 and Cherry streets.

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

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

Essex was unhurt and not wearing a seat belt.

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