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Police: 6-year-old in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by vehicle while on bike

Authorities described the victim's injuries as "serious" and "possibly life-threatening."

TOLEDO, Ohio — A 6-year-old is in the hospital with what police described as "serious, possibly life-threatening injuries" after they were allegedly struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle Thursday evening. 

According to a Toledo police report, a person was driving eastbound on South Avenue near Champion Street when they allegedly struck a child who was riding a bike. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 7:26 p.m. and transported the victim to the hospital, who sustained serious injuries. 

Police closed South Avenue from Champion Street to Lodge for approximately 90 minutes. 

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