2 children struck by vehicle near Christian County Middle School

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two children were reportedly struck by a vehicle in Hopkinsville on Monday.

According to a social media post by Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, around 3:30 p.m., fire and EMS crews responded to the area of Christian County Middle School for a report of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian.

First responders say upon arrival, two juvenile patients were found struck. The agency says the vehicle had been traveling westbound on Glass Avenue when the incident occurred.

The patients, two 12-year-old boys, were transported by HFD-EMS to Jennie Stuart Medical Center with minor injuries.

Both were alert and talking to responders prior to transport, first responders say. The agency says the patients’ guardians were contacted by school employees.

The investigation is ongoing.