The driver of a pickup truck allegedly ran over the legs of a 15-year-old girl lying on the beach in Oak Island, North Carolina.
On Monday, just after 2 p.m., Oak Island Public Safety officials rushed to a public beach after receiving reports about a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle driving on the sand, as stated in a press release.
When they arrived, the authorities found the injured person and assessed her at the scene for “possible non-life-threatening injuries” because the vehicle had apparently run over her legs.
Authorities transported the victim to a nearby hospital “out of caution,” city officials said in the press release.
The girl was struck during a coastal survey taking place between June 30 and July 7 on Oak Island. (iStock)
The city addressed and dismissed incorrect reports that the accident was caused by the town’s Beach Safety Unit. They emphasized that such misinformation, spread through social media and other platforms, is “FALSE and should NOT be shared if viewed online.”
“Claims such as this can quickly cause the spread of misinformation, and lead to a dangerous lack of trust in first responders,” the city said. “As with any claim of such a serious nature, it is always important to remember to evaluate the source of the information before sharing or forming opinions.”
