Girl, 5, Struck By Philadelphia Police Vehicle Tuesday Night

PHILADELPHIA — A child was struck by a Philadelphia Police vehicle Tuesday night, authorities said.

The incident occurred at about 7:27 p.m. on the 1600 block of South Ithan Street, police said.

An officer was heading south on that block at that time when they struck a 5-year-old girl, according to police.

The child was taken to CHOP where she is in stable condition, police said.

The incident is being investigated.