10-year-old sustains minor injuries after vehicle struck by MTS trolley in East County

SANTEE (KUSI) — A 10-year-old boy suffered apparently minor injuries Tuesday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a trolley at an East County intersection, authorities reported.

The collision occurred at Cuyamaca Street and Mission Gorge Road in Santee about 4 p.m., according to sheriff’s officials.

Medics took the injured child to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for an evaluation, Lt. Matthew Glisson said.

The accident left lanes blocked in the area for a time, resulting in traffic delays.