LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A four-year-old was struck by a car and injured on Thursday in Lexington, according to police.
Lexington police say that the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the child but was located shortly after.
The driver, 59-year-old Joe Davenport, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to render aid, according to the arrest citation.
The child was taken to the hospital with a leg injury but was reported to be conscious and alert.
The incident occurred behind Lowe's on Richmond Road just after 4:00 p.m. on Codell Drive and Mousas Way.
