CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — An 11-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Currituck County over the weekend.
According to officials with North Carolina Highway Patrol, the auto-pedestrian crash occurred just before 10 p.m. Saturday on US-158 (Caratoke Highway), near Powells Point.
A preliminary investigation of the crash revealed that an SUV was traveling north on US-158. At the same time, the girl, identified at 11-year-old Hayley Harris, along with another family member, were crossing Caratoke Highway when Hayley was struck by the vehicle.
Officials say Hayley sustained multiple injuries and was sent to CHKD in Norfolk following the crash.
Hayley is currently a student at Currituck County Middle School. Her family has set up a GoFundMe to help with her needs during this difficult time. To donate, CLICK HERE.
There will be no charges filed following the crash.
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