A vehicle struck a juvenile on a bike this evening in Fort Bragg reportedly resulting in facial injuries.
Scanner traffic regarding the incident began around 7:43 p.m. when dispatch requested medical personnel respond to the intersection of South Franklin Street and Chestnut Street where the collision occurred.
An air ambulance was initially requested but later canceled after first responders assessed the severity of the situation and determined ground medics were sufficient.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
Thank God this juvenile wasn’t hurt worse.