Erie, PA (July 12, 2025) — A young girl was hospitalized Thursday night after she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle on Erie’s east side.

According to reports, the accident occurred on July 10 at approximately 7 p.m. near the intersection of East 26th Street and German Street. Erie police say the girl, estimated to be about 10 years old, was riding her bike northbound on German Street when she went down a hill and collided with a car traveling westbound on 26th Street.

Emergency crews responded quickly, and the child, who was reported to be conscious and coherent at the scene, was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and observation. The extent of her injuries has not been released at this time. Authorities have not shared any information about possible citations or contributing factors as they continue to investigate how the collision occurred.

Local residents are reminded to use extra caution in areas with heavy foot and bicycle traffic, especially during the summer months when more children are out enjoying their bikes.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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