Tempe, AZ (February 09, 2025) – A 13-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in a crosswalk near McClintock Drive and Watson Drive on Saturday morning.
According to the Tempe Police Department, the crash occurred around 11 a.m. when an elderly driver ran a red light and collided with the teen, who was crossing the intersection. Emergency responders transported the boy to a nearby hospital for treatment of severe injuries.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Police temporarily closed McClintock Drive from Southshore Drive to Julie Drive, affecting traffic between Baseline and Guadalupe Roads during the investigation.
No further details about the incident have been released at this time.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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