A mother and her 7-year-old son were transported to the hospital after being struck by a car in Penrose this morning.
The crash happened around 9:30 a.m., on 2nd Street S. near the intersection with S. Fillmore Street.
Initial reports suggest that a car struck both the son and the mother as they were crossing the street. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash were unclear.
The injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening. The mother and son were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital for treatment.
The driver involved in the crash remained on scene; the apparent vehicle involved did not appear to have any significant damage.
