Teenage bicyclist seriously hurt after struck by car in Grain Valley - KSHB.com

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Police are trying to piece together the details Monday night after a 14-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured.

Officers responded around 5 p.m. to US Highway 40 and Kirby Road on reports of a juvenile struck by a car.

The 14-year-old male was on a bicycle at the time of the incident. It is believed he was trying to cross the road when he was hit by the vehicle.

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MoBikeFed comment: There has been a noticeable rash of serious incidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians over the past few weeks. Please be careful out there, whether you are cycling, walking, or driving!

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