COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -

An 8-year-old child on a bicycle was taken to the hospital on Monday afternoon after being hit by a car in Coconut Creek.

It happened in the 5200 block of Eagle Kay Manor.

According to Coconut Creek police, a car hit the the child, who was wearing a helmet. Both were driving slowly.

The child suffered on a cut on the chin and was transported as a precaution.

The child was expected to be okay.