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12-year-old bicyclist hit by car in Brentwood

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A 12-year-old bicyclist in Brentwood was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday. 

According to the Brentwood Police Department, the boy was hit at around 5:33 p.m. on O’Hara Avenue at Lone Tree Way.

The victim was riding his bicycle northbound on O’Hara and the vehicle was running westbound on Lone Tree Way when the collision occurred. 

The minor was airlifted to the hospital. He is expected to survive. 

The westbound lanes of Lone Tree Way were shut down for approximately 30 minutes and have since reopened. Police said drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the collision.

Police did not say whether or not the driver remained on scene to cooperate with the investigation.

Charlene

Charlene is a Bay Area journalist who hails from the small community of Fresno. Drawing from her experience writing for her college paper, Charlene continues to advocate for free press and local journalism. She also volunteers in all the beach cleanups she can because she loves the water.