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Teen hit by truck in Chandler dies at hospital

Dec 17, 2013, 9:16 AM | Updated: 9:17 am

PHOENIX — A teenager who was hit by a truck has died, police said.

The boy was struck while riding a scooter Monday night at Arizona Avenue and Knox Road in Chandler. He was crossing the street with other teens, when a truck going on a green light hit him.

The boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A Chandler Police spokesman said no charges would be filed against the driver.

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Teen hit by truck in Chandler dies at hospital