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Teen killed by dump truck in Jackson Heights

Detective from Highway patrol conducts an investigation where a 13 y/o was struck and killed by truck that fled the scene Police are still looking for the driver, identity of the child has not been released pending notification of the family. 12/28/12 Photo by Robert Stridiron Freelance. Contact 718-570-3390.
Photo courtesy of Robert Stridiron

A teenage boy was struck and killed by a dump truck in Jackson Heights this morning at the intersection of 80th Street and Northern Boulevard.

The accident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. when the rear wheels of a white dump truck towing a green generator hit the teen as it turned onto Northern Boulevard from 80th Street.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

The truck did not stay at the scene, though it is not certain if the driver knew he struck someone. Police are searching for the vehicle.

The victim is yet to be identified.