Aqel Khalifeh, 13, in critical condition after they were struck by a vehicle and thrown from their bicycle at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Main Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey
UPDATE: Clifton Boy, 13, Hit By Car Remains In Coma
It was nearly 8:30 p.m. when Aqel Khalifeh headed down Fifth Avenue and was struck at the intersection of West 2nd Street near Main Avenue on Saturday, June 24, Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said.
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