A young boy is recovering in hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the 400-block of Woods Avenue in Courtenay yesterday.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. frontline officers responded to the call reporting that a 5-year old boy had been struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, the street was blocked off for a short time while first responders tended to the child, and spoke with witnesses, including the driver of the vehicle.

Police say the driver remained on the scene and has been fully cooperative with the investigation, adding there’s no indication that speed, impairment, or carelessness were factors in the incident.

Constable Monika Terragni, with Comox Valley RCMP says it’s “an unfortunate reminder for both pedestrians and drivers to be extra careful during the busy times when children are headed to and from school.”

The boy suffered non-life threatening injuries. He is expected to recover.