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By Greg Fry / CKPG News

Child Hit by Truck

Twelve-year-old hit by truck while bicycling in 100 Mile House

Oct 11, 2019 | 7:59 AM

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. — A 12-year-old youth suffered minor injuries after being struck by a truck while riding his bicycle.

RCMP say the collision occurred yesterday (Oct.10) at around 3:20 p.m. on Taylor Way.

“An investigation determined that a 12-year-old youth was riding his bike on a crosswalk from Highway 97 onto Taylor Way when he was struck by the southbound truck,” says Cpl. Ryder Birtwistle.

“The youth was wearing a helmet and suffered minor injuries, he was transported by ambulance to a local area hospital for further assessment.”

He says the driver remained on scene and has co-operated with the investigation. As a result of the incident, Birtwistle says the driver was issued a ticket on scene as there was no criminal intent.

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He adds the incident is an example of the importance of wearing helmets while biking.