Peel Regional Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision in Brampton that sent an 11-year-old girl to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday.

Police received a call at 9:03 a.m. that a youth had been struck in the Brisdale Drive and Sandy Beach Road area of Brampton.

Police Const. Sarah Patten said the girl was conscious and breathing when taken to a trauma centre, although the extent of the injuries are unknown at this time.

The vehicle remained on scene, according to police.

Brisdale Road from McCrimmon Drive to Sandy Beach Road is expected to be closed for a short time.

Marta Marychuk is a reporter with the Brampton Guardian. She can be reached at mmarychuk@metroland.com . Follow the Brampton Guardian on Facebook

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