MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- An 8-year-old child was struck while riding a bicycle near 21st and Burleigh in Milwaukee. 

It happened Thursday, Sept. 3 around 7:45 p.m. 

According to Milwaukee police, the driver was traveling westbound on Burleigh Street when they struck the child who was eastbound on Burleigh approaching 21st Street. 

The 8-year-old bicyclist was transported to a hospital for treatment. 

The 55-year-old male driver was taken into custody. Charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.