Teenage boy critical after being hit by car crossing Arizona Avenue at Knox Road in Chandler, Arizona
Modified Date:
Mon, 05/04/2015 - 4:41pmAccident Date:
Monday, December 16, 2013Teenage boy critically injured after struck by vehicle in Chandler.
A teenage boy was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Chandler street on Monday evening, officials said.
A teenage boy was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Chandler street on Monday evening, officials said.
The boy, who is believed to be 15-years-old, was crossing Arizona Avenue at Knox Road on a scooter with a small group of peers when a southbound vehicle struck him, according to the Chandler Police Department.
The group may have crossed the intersection against the light, officials said.
The teen was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Other members in the group made it safely across the street.
Impairment and excessive speed do not appear to be factors, but Chandler police are investigating the accident.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Roadway:
Arizona Avenue at Knox RoadCity:
Chandler, AZCounty:
Maricopa County, AZArea:
Phoenix, AZ
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