photo by Bill Peterson
A girl approximately 12 years of age was hit by a car near the riverfront on Friday night.
The incident happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Market and 1st Street.
She was taken to the hospital, but any injuries were not life-threatening, witnesses said.
A bagpipe band for the St. Patrick's Day festivities was nearby and helped tend to her until emergency personnel arrived.
photo by Bill Peterson