MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — A woman was transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in downtown Mount Olive.
The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, October 15, at the intersection of North Chestnut Street and West Main Street.
According to information from the scene, the woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a silver vehicle, knocking her to the ground.
The Mount Olive Fire Department and Mount Olive Police Department responded to the accident and found the woman lying on the ground.
Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived shortly afterward, evaluated the woman at the scene, and transported her to a local hospital for further medical attention.
The extent of the woman’s injuries has not been released.
Mount Olive police officers blocked West Main Street to traffic while emergency personnel responded to the accident and investigators examined the scene.
The incident occurred in front of the Mount Olive library, where members of the public were voting at the time.
The Mount Olive Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. No additional details have been released.
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