AUBURN – An 8-year-old girl escaped serious injury Tuesday when she was struck by a car while trying to cross Minot Avenue.

Kelly Shoptaw of Auburn was examined for an ankle injury and other possible wounds.

Police said Shoptaw was trying to cross four lanes of traffic at about 4 p.m. in the area of 800 Minot Ave.

A driver in an eastbound lane stopped to let Shoptaw cross in front of his vehicle, according to a police report. The driver of a second vehicle, heading east in the passing lane, did not see the girl until she stepped out in front of him, police said.

The 1990 Toyota driven by Robert Shaver, 20, of Poland struck Shoptaw at a low speed. Fire and rescue crews were called to examine Shoptaw at the scene.

Auburn police were investigating the accident Tuesday night.