Perrysburg Township girl hit by car on Reitz Road

5/15/2009

A Perrysburg Township girl was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle while playing on Reitz Road, between Tracy and Ault roads.

Rebecca Wells, 8, was taken by helicopter to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. The accident occurred shortly before

4:30 p.m.

She was listed in critical condition last night.

State troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol's Bowling Green post said she was playing on the road near her home when she was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by Douglas Rhodes, 48, of Bowling Green.

Troopers said the accident remains under investigation.