CORRECTION: This article previously stated that a female was hit by a vehicle. It was later discovered that this information was incorrect.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A minor riding in a golf cart in the River Oaks area was previously believed to be a pedestrian hit by a pickup truck Tuesday evening. It was later revealed that the girl had fallen out of the moving cart and hit her head, prompting response from medical personnel.
A KTAB/KRBC crew on scene in the area of Post Oak and Robin roads was able to confirm that single units from the Abilene Police and Fire Departments were also on scene, along with an ambulance, which took the woman to a nearby hospital.
Authorities confirmed with KTAB/KRBC that this was not an incident wherein a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. The minor’s mother said her daughter is now okay. She sustained a head injury and broke her wrist.
There will be no further information into this event.