Two Kannapolis juveniles hospitalized in go-kart accident involving a vehicle
Published 9:08 pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Two juveniles were injured in a go-kart accident in Kannapolis on Wednesday that invovled a motor vehicle. - Submitted
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Police Department is currently investigating a Wednesday accident that left two juveniles hospitalized.
According to a spokesperson with the city, the accident occurred at the intersection of Cook Street and Oakshade Avenue around 3:30 p.m, when a go-kart and an automobile reportedly collided.
Per the report, the driver of a Honda was heading east on Cook Street, when the operator of the go-kart heading south on Oakshade Avenue “ran the stop sign at the intersection and struck the car.”
Both juveniles that were in the go-kart sustained injuries which required airlift transportation to area hospitals for medical treatment.
No other injuries were reported.
The spokesperson indicated that no charges are expected to be filed.
