Bicyclist, 11, struck, injured by vehicle
An 11-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle Monday as he and a friend were on bicycles and crossing Jackson Street near the Brainerd Civic Center.
The boy, who was not identified Monday, suffered facial injuries and possibly a head injury but it was unknown at the time whether those injuries were life-threatening, according to Brainerd Police Chief John Bolduc.
The boy was transported via ambulance to St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Brainerd emergency personnel cared for an 11-year-old boy who, while riding a bicycle, was struck by a truck Monday at the intersection of Jackson and Northwest Fourth streets in Brainerd. Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls » Purchase reprints of this photo.
Bolduc said it appeared the boy and his friend were attempting to cross Jackson Street on their bikes when the boy was struck by a truck that had turned off from Northwest Fourth Street onto Jackson Street. The truck was traveling at a low speed at the time of the crash.
Bolduc said the boy was alert and conscious following the accident.
The accident occurred at 4:34 p.m. Monday.
JODIE TWEED may be reached at jodie.tweed@brainerddispatch.com or 855-5858.