(Marshalltown, Iowa) – Officials with the Marshalltown Police Department reported Sunday, that at around 6:21-p.m. Saturday, a Marshalltown Police Department vehicle struck a four-year-old, male child. The accident occurred near the intersection of Woodbury Street and North 12^th Avenue, in Marshalltown. The police vehicle was being driven by Officer David Danielson.The name of the child was not released.

Authorities say Officer Danielson was conducting a routine patrol through the area when the accident occurred. The Officer immediately requested medical treatment for the child, who was subsequently transported to an area medical facility and treated for an injury to his right foot and lower leg. The child also suffered various scratches and abrasions, but appears to have avoided serious injury. He was treated and released, pending additional medical follow-up later this week.

Officer Danielson has served the City of Marshalltown as a police officer for sixteen years. He currently works as a uniformed patrol officer.

The Marshalltown Police Department was assisted at the accident scene by the Marshalltown Fire Department and the Unity Point Ambulance service. An investigation into the accident is continuing.