The 7-year old girl who sustained injuries as a result of being struck by a motorcycle yesterday afternoon on Grey Road 29 in the Municipality of Meaford has been upgraded to fair condition.

Investigation revealed that the girl, who lives in Bognor, had run onto the roadway and was struck by a motorcycle travelling northbound on Grey Road 29. Speed was not a factor.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 45-year old male from Owen Sound, was transported to hospital with minor injuries and released.

No charges anticipated.

Grey County Emergency Services (EMS) and the Inter-Township Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Grey Road 29 between Main Street and John Street in Bognor was closed for a few hours for the purpose of the investigation.

source: media release, Grey County OPP