A 5 year old was struck by a car last night while crossing U.S. 50 at Zephyr Cove. The injuries were minor but the child was taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure. It happened around 5:40 p.m. on U.S. 50 at Elks Point. The NHP said four children from a family crossed U.S. 50 to go to a store and then headed back. A child thought an on-coming car was aware of them and started the cross. The vehicle slowed significantly but not completely and struck the 5-year-old at low speed. The case remains under investigation.