Person hit by car at Washington Square Mall

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A Vanderburgh County release confirms police responded to an assault taking place near Washington Square Mall.

According to the dispatcher, the report was received on Friday at 7:03 p.m

An EPD sergeant who responded to the scene told us that upon arrival they found a person on the ground. The victim told police he lived in a nearby apartment and saw an older model car eating donuts in the parking lot.

Authorities say the victim stood in front of the vehicle and a verbal argument began.

The victim grabbed the steering wheel, then jumped out of the vehicle and ran over it.

Police have no information about the vehicle other than it is a green car of an older make and model.

According to an EPD sergeant, the victim was taken to the hospital and may have internal injuries but appears to be OK.

Our crew is already on its way to the scene.

We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.