Owen Sound police say a child was hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Police say, at roughly 3:25 p.m. May 19th, they responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with a child pedestrian in the area of 14th Street West and Alpha Street.
They say officers were on scene within two minutes of receiving the call and attended to the injured child until EMS arrived.
They say the area was blocked to traffic while officers documented the scene and the vehicle.
According to police, the four-year-old child was taken to hospital with unknown injuries that were not thought to be life threatening at time of their media release.
They say their investigation into the circumstances of the collision are still ongoing, but all roads have been re-opened.
Officers say they would like remind all drivers to be extra vigilant with the increase in foot traffic that comes with warmer weather, especially in the times just before and after school.
They add, pedestrians should also stay aware of their surroundings at all times and parents are encouraged to make sure their kids know how to stay safe when around busy streets.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident can provide information to the investigating officer, PC Neumann, at 204@owensoundpolice.com.