High School Student Struck, Injured Crossing Street

POMONA, CA — A high school aged boy was struck by a car in the middle of the street, Pomona police reported Wednesday.

At approximately 6:15 a.m., a car hit the boy as he was walking in the middle of the street near the intersection of Alvarado Street and Garey Avenue, a police spokesperson said.

The boy suffered "head trauma" and was taken by ambulance to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where he was listed in "critical condition," police said.

The driver stopped at the accident scene and was cooperating with law enforcement, police said. The pedestrian's identity was not immediately released.

"The investigation continues in the area of the collision and may affect your commute," they said.

Pomona Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team investigated the collision, and has asked anyone with information to call the Pomona Police Department's Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 802-7741 or (909) 620-2048.

Anyone with information that would aid in solving any crime is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

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