Juvenile facing serious injuries after being struck by car in Lynn

LYNN, Mass. — A 16-year-old cyclist was seriously hurt after being struck by a car in Lynn.

According to Lynn police, the incident occurred around 4:26 p.m., when officers responded to the area of Cottage Street and Woodman Street to reports of a cyclist struck by a car.

Upon arrival, officers found the 16-year-old boy suffering serious injuries.

The juvenile was rushed to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

John Robert Gardner works overnight as an EMT. He spoke with Boston 25, saying that the impact of the crash woke him up.

“It was a huge, pretty loud bang,’ Gardner said. “I mean, I’m all the way in the back of the house, with the door closed and the air conditioner on cause I wanna sleep, and it was still louder than that.”

Gardner, who rushed to aid the juvenile, believes that the victim was thrown approximately 8-10 feet.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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