12-year-old bicyclist in critical condition

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Article Date: 6/1/2009 | Resource: MLG

12-year-old bicyclist in critical condition

“The boy was struck by an 83-year-old man driving a gray Mercedes sedan.”

WESTMINSTER – A 12-year-old boy riding his bicycle on Westminster Boulevard is in critical condition after he was struck by an 83-year-old driver of a gray Mercedes sedan, according to authorities.
Westminster Police Sgt. Tim Vu said the boy suffered major head trauma and was transported to an area hospital following the accident at about 9 a.m. today. The driver did not suffer any injuries.
It appears the boy, who was crossing Hoover Street, might have crossed on a red light, but the investigation is ongoing, Vu said.
The scene was cleared by 2 p.m.

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