Boy struck by pickup truck in West Covina
WEST COVINA -- A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized but expected to survive after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his skateboard Thursday, authorities said.
The crash occurred just before 7:50 p.m. at Sunset and Merced avenues, West Covina police Lt. Marty Sevilla said.
The initial investigation indicated the boy was riding his skateboard with another boy and texting on his cell phone just prior to the collision, Sevilla said.
He skated out into traffic, where he was struck by a southbound pickup truck being driven by a woman estimated to be 40 years old, he said.
He suffered injuries to one of his legs and his head, Sevilla said, however the injuries did not appear life-threatening.
The boy was in a crosswalk, the lieutenant said, but he apparently crossed against a red light.
The driver of the pickup truck was not cited or arrested, he added.
The crash occurred just before 7:50 p.m. at Sunset and Merced avenues, West Covina police Lt. Marty Sevilla said.
The initial investigation indicated the boy was riding his skateboard with another boy and texting on his cell phone just prior to the collision, Sevilla said.
He skated out into traffic, where he was struck by a southbound pickup truck being driven by a woman estimated to be 40 years old, he said.
He suffered injuries to one of his legs and his head, Sevilla said, however the injuries did not appear life-threatening.
The boy was in a crosswalk, the lieutenant said, but he apparently crossed against a red light.
The driver of the pickup truck was not cited or arrested, he added.
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