Youth is Hit Crossing Street on College Avenue in Alton, Taken to Hospital for Observation

ALTON – A youth was struck by a car while crossing the street at College Avenue near CVS in Alton on Wednesday afternoon.

Thankfully, the youth appeared to not be seriously hurt. The person was transported to a local hospital for observation, Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief David Eichen said.

The Alton Police and Fire Departments responded quickly and handled the scene on Wednesday.