Young Teen Nearly Killed On Scooter In Hudson Valley By SUV

Police are asking for help after a 13-year-old was seriously injured in the Hudson Valley. The teen is fighting for his life.

A 13-year-old boy was injured while riding an electric scooter in Dutchess County.

Teen Injured Riding Scooter In Dutchess County, New York

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On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at about 2:26 p.m., the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department responded to the intersection of IBM Road and West Dogwood Drive for a report of a collision between a child on a scooter and an SUV.

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According to police, a 29-year-old woman driving a black Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV struck a 13-year-old on an electric scooter.

The teen suffered potentially life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to a local hospital, police say.

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The teen continues to remain in critical condition, according to the Town Of Poughkeepsie Police Department.

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Police are asking any witnesses to come forward.

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