MOUNT OLIVE — A motorist hit a male shopper on a grocery cart scooter outside of Food Lion in Mount Olive on Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters from the Mount Olive Fire Department and first responders from the Wayne County EMS responded to the scene. The male shopper on the grocery cart scooter was knocked off the scooter after being hit by the vehicle. He was taken from the scene for further medical evaluation and treatment for his injuries.

The Mount Olive Police Department is investigating the incident.