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A 13-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Saturday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Chicago’s Chatham community, according to police.
The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. in the area of South State Street and East 87th Street.
Pedestrian Struck Near 87th and State Street
Chicago police stated the 13-year-old walked into the roadway when he was hit by a northbound Ford Mustang.
Paramedics responded to the scene and rushed the youth to the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital.
Medical personnel listed the boy in critical condition.
Major Accident Investigation Unit Responds
Police confirmed the driver of the Ford Mustang was issued a traffic citation at the scene.
Members of the Chicago Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Unit were called to handle the crash reconstruction and ongoing investigation.
