Child struck by vehicle at 67th Ave and Deer Valley Rd
A child in Glendale suffered severe injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Friday morning, with the incident taking place in a residential area north of 67th Avenue and Deer Valley Road at 7 a.m. Reports from the Glendale police reveal that a 13-year-old boy on his bike was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the road on his way to school. Although the Deer Valley Unified School District confirmed the victim as a student from Mountain Ridge High School to ABC15, they were not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Police have indicated that the injuries sustained are critical, and the child is in a life-threatening condition. The driver of the pickup truck is cooperating with authorities, and there seems to be no signs of impairment involved. The school has released a statement to the community addressing the incident, assuring that there are no safety concerns on campus due to the accident. Traffic adjustments are expected due to road closures, with updates to be shared via email and the school website. For further details, please continue to follow ABC15 for the latest developments.
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