12-year-old critically injured in Westside crash, troopers say
Staff, News4Jax
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File photo of Florida Highway Patrol cruiser (WJXT 2020)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 12-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon on Jacksonville’s Westside and critically injured, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. near the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Combs Road.
According to the Highway Patrol, the boy “darted into the path” of a pickup truck while attempting to cross the roadway and the front of the pickup struck him.
The Highway Patrol said the boy suffered critical injuries.
Published: 8:48 PM EDT July 26, 2021 Updated: 8:48 PM EDT July 26, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla A 12-year-old boy is recovering after being hit by a pickup truck Monday afternoon in the Rolling Hills area of Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The pickup truck, driven by a 42-year-old man, was traveling west in the inside lane of State Road 228 heading towards to Combs Road intersection, the FHP said.
At about 2:05, the boy tried to cross the road and was hit by the oncoming truck, according to the FHP.
The boy was critically injured in the crash. The driver of the pickup was not hurt, the FHP reported.
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