(December 2, 2008)—An elderly man accused of driving into a crowd of Cub Scouts during a Christmas parade in Overton in East Texas was freed on $500 bond Tuesday after he was charged with reckless driving.
Charles George, 82, of Troup is accused of driving his pickup around a barricade during the parade Monday night and slamming into the line of Scouts, injuring ten children and two women.
Just two children remain hospitalized Tuesday.
One is in serious condition, while the other was listed in good condition.
Overton city manager B.J. Potts said George surrendered his driver’s license as a condition of bond.
Officials said no alcohol was detected when George was arrested Monday night.
Overton is about 110 miles southeast of Dallas.