What to Know
- A teenage cyclist was struck and killed by a truck in Queens, police say
- Mario Valenzuela, 14, was struck by the truck near Borden Avenue and 11th Street in Long Island City around 2 p.m. on Saturday, police said
- Police believe the boy may have been riding next to or holding onto the truck when he was struck
A teenage cyclist was struck and killed by a truck in Queens, police say.
Mario Valenzuela, 14, was struck by the truck near Borden Avenue and 11th Street in Long Island City around 2 p.m. on Saturday, police said.
Police believe the boy may have been riding next to or holding onto the truck when he was struck. The truck was making a right turn onto 11th Street at the time of the crash, according to police.
The 33-year-old driver of the truck stayed on the scene and no arrests were made Saturday, police said. A witness told police the driver of the demolition waste truck was visibly shaken and devastated by the crash.
Police say their investigation is ongoing.
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Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the victim's last name based on information provided by police. The story has been updated with the correct spelling.