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16-year-old girl struck by car while riding bicycle in Destin

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday afternoon that a vehicle struck a 16-year-old girl near the intersection of Matthew Boulevard and Highway 98. According to the OCSO, the girl and was transported to the hospital with potentially serious injuries. We will provide an update as more details are released.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday afternoon that a vehicle struck a 16-year-old girl near the intersection of Matthew Boulevard and Highway 98.

According to the OCSO, the girl and was transported to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.

We will provide an update as more details are released.

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