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Girl, 11, killed in go-kart accident in Fayette County
Several agencies investigating the death
Updated: Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 9:25 AM CST
Published : Monday, 03 Dec 2012, 8:57 AM CST
FAYETTE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - An 11-year-old Fayette County girl was killed Sunday when the go-kart she was riding wrecked, authorities said.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, the girl went for a ride around 5 p.m. When she did not return, her parents reportedly called for help. She was found with the wrecked cart on the property and taken to a hospital because she was badly hurt.
The girl, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Round Top Carmine Fire Dept, Texas Department of Public Safety and Fayette County EMS are taking part in the investigation.
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