VERO BEACH — An elderly woman was sent to a trauma center after authorities say she was struck by her own car Saturday.
The details pertaining to how the incident occurred are being investigated by both Indian River Fire Rescue and the Vero Beach Police Department.
The 81-year-old woman, who has not been publicly identified, was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries. Authorities released neither the extent nor severity of the woman’s injuries.
The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday in the area of Indian Lilac Road and Ocean Drive, in Vero Beach.
