17-Year-Old Horseback Rider Struck By Car

ROYALTON - A 17-year-old girl is hurt after she was hit by a car while riding a horse near Royalton.

The incident happened south of Nature Road on 250th Avenue in Buckman Township near Royalton.

The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kylee Latterell, of Royalton, and a friend were riding horses on 250th Avenue when Latterell's horse was struck by a car.

The car was driven by 33-year-old Gene Hyatt of Pierz.

Latterell was thrown from her horse and brought St. Gabriel's Hospital with injuries.