13-Year-Old Airlifted Following Bicycle Crash at Hillsborough High School

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A 13-year-old bicyclist was airlifted to a nearby trauma center after being struck by an SUV and becoming trapped beneath the vehicle Wednesday afternoon at Hillsborough High School, according to Hillsborough Township police. [newsbreak.com]

Police responded to the high school at approximately 4:50 p.m. following reports of a motor vehicle crash involving entrapment. Authorities said a 2023 Mazda CX-9, operated by a 44-year-old Hillsborough woman, struck the teen while he was riding his bicycle through the school parking lot. [newsbreak.com]

When officers arrived, they found the boy trapped beneath the SUV's fender. Emergency responders worked quickly to free him from under the vehicle before providing medical treatment at the scene. [newsbreak.com]

The teen was subsequently airlifted by a New Jersey State Police medevac helicopter to a nearby trauma center for further treatment. [newsbreak.com]

No charges have been announced, and the crash remains under investigation by Hillsborough Township Police. [newsbreak.com]

Garden State Neighbors will continue to follow this developing story. 

More information will be shared as it becomes available regarding the teen's condition and the ongoing investigation. [newsbreak.com]

Source: Hillsborough Township Police, as reported by Daily Voice. [newsbreak.com]

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