Crime & Safety
Boy, 13, Struck While Riding Bike In Pepperell
The boy has life-threatening injuries, police said. The driver of the car police said hit him stayed on scene and cooperated with officers.
PEPPERELL, MA — A 13-year-old has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle Sunday night. The boy has been flown to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Police Chief David Scott said the boy was struck by a Chevrolet Malibu around 7:15 p.m. on Shawnee Road. The driver of the car, a 62-year-old Pepperell man, stayed on scene and cooperated with police.
The boy was wearing his helmet, Scott said.
Find out what's happening in Westfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police are investigating.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.