A teenage girl, aged 15, was reportedly struck by a pickup truck while she was resting on a beach in Oak Island, North Carolina. The incident, which took place on Monday afternoon, led to an immediate response from the local public safety officials. The young girl was discovered at the scene with injuries to her legs, which were not deemed life-threatening but were believed to have been caused by the vehicle.
Medical personnel quickly assessed the girl’s condition on the scene before she was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution. The city officials confirmed this in a recent statement, underscoring their commitment to the victim’s safety.
The vehicle involved in the incident was a 2020 GMC pickup truck, owned by TI Coastal Services. The company, a private contractor, was carrying out a Beach Survey for engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol at the time of the incident. The survey, which commenced on July 7, is part of the preparations for the 2025/26 Beach Nourishment Project and is expected to last two weeks.
TI Coastal Services, when reached for a comment, did not immediately respond. The company’s role in the beach survey includes both land and sea surveying. The project was initially scheduled to take place between June 30 and July 7.
Following the incident, city officials were quick to quash rumors that the town’s Beach Safety Unit was responsible for the accident. They emphasized that such information circulating on social media and other platforms is incorrect and urged the public not to propagate it if encountered online.
The incident has sparked concerns about safety protocols on the beach, especially with vehicles operating in close proximity to beachgoers. As investigations continue, it is hoped that measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.