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Teen struck by vehicle in Abbotsford

Police say it appears the boy might have jumped in front of a commercial vehicle on McMillan Road on Thursday night
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Abbotsford Police are continuing to investigate after a teen was struck by a car on Thursday night on McMillan Road.

A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday night after he was struck by a vehicle.

Const. Ian MacDonald said police were called just before 6 p.m. to the area of McMillan Road and Orchard Drive.

MacDonald said it appears that the boy either jumped or slid in front of a commercial vehicle.

He was taken to hospital, and later transported to a trauma centre for injuries to his hip and back.

MacDonald said the injuries were serious, but not life-threatening.

Abbotsford Police are continuing to investigate the incident.



Vikki Hopes

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I have been a journalist for almost 40 years, and have been at the Abbotsford News since 1991.
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