12-year-old hit by pickup while riding bike

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A 12-year-old girl sustained non-life threatening injuries after being hit by a pickup while riding her bike near 16th and Park streets Tuesday afternoon.

The Blair Police Department and Blair Fire and Rescue responded to the scene around 4 p.m.

Capt. Travis Lyon said the girl was traveling westbound on her bike when the vehicle, traveling southbound, struck her.

Lyon said it is unknown who had the right-of-way during the accident.

The girl injured her arm, leg and head, and was transported to the Memorial Community Hospital and Health System.

Citations are pending following an investigation by BPD.