Boy on bicycle hit by driver in Portland
An 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle was hit by a driver in Portland on Monday evening.
The boy was treated at the scene for a minor leg injury. Portland police say the driver, who was talking on a cellphone, crashed into the bike at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and St. John Street.
The driver was going through a green light while the boy was crossing Brighton Avenue. Police say the driver, a 19-year-old Portland man, faces charges of operating with a suspended license and driving to endanger.
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The incident follows last week’s renewed efforts by Portland city councilors to find solutions to prevent crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists following a fatal crash at a busy city intersection and other pedestrian injuries.
Rising calls for action have come as officials continue to implement pedestrian safety measures, including a public awareness campaign, demonstration projects and new signage.
Cumberland County District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris also said last month that prosecutors will consider charges in every car crash that injures a pedestrian or cyclist.
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Morgan covers breaking news and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine in 2024, she reported for Michigan State University's student-run publication, as well as the Indianapolis. More by Morgan Womack
