WEST JORDAN, Utah — A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday after being struck by an SUV while on a scooter in West Jordan.
Just before 4 p.m., West Jordan police said the unidentified boy was riding a scooter at the intersection of Cyclamen Way and Begonia Drive when they were hit by the vehicle. It is not known if the boy was on the road or on the sidewalk at the time of the accident.
The boy, who lives near the accident scene, was transported to the hospital in critical condition by helicopter. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators, and it is not known if impairment was a possible factor in the incident.
Cyclamen Way remains closed while police continue their investigation.
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