Truck hits 12-year-old bicyclist on Van Dyke in Warren
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 12-year-old child is in the hospital after being hit by a pickup truck while riding his bike in Warren Thursday afternoon.
What they're saying:
The crash happened on Van Dyke and Meadow Avenues where police say a 12-year-old bicyclist was hit while crossing the road by a Dodge turning onto Van Dyke. Officials say the crash led to the 12-year-old being trapped and dragged under the truck.
Warren officials arrived at the scene and were able to rescue the child from beneath the truck. The 12-year-old was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
Dig deeper:
The driver of the Dodge stayed at the scene and worked with police officers.
Drugs and alcohol are not suspected.
Van Dyke has since reopened.
An investigation is ongoing.
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The Source: FOX 2 used information from Warren police for details in this report.