Old South Carriage Company released the following statement regarding the hit-and-run incident involving a tractor trailer that occurred Saturday:
“Earlier today, an Old South Carriage Company carriage was struck by a tractor trailer in a hit-and-run incident on Meeting Street near Broad Street. The tractor trailer was attempting to pass the carriage to turn when it hit the carriage and another car on the road. The driver of the tractor trailer fled the scene.
The horse has been evaluated by the veterinarian and was not injured. As a precautionary measure, the driver was transported to the hospital. The driver has since been released with no injuries. Fortunately, there were no serious passenger injuries.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and the status of all parties involved.”
