A 9-year-old schoolgirl of Tain Primary School, Corentyne Berbice was this morning discharged from hospital after she suffered injuries from an accident that occurred yesterday.
She was reportedly struck down by a hire car sometime around 18:00hrs while on a pedestrian crossing on Miss Phobe Public Road, Corentyne.
The 54-year-old driver, Junior Leitch of Lancaster Village, Corentyne has since been arrested.
The schoolgirl received minor injuries about her body and was picked up by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital. She was kept overnight for observation at the said institution.
Investigations are ongoing.
