Crime & Safety
Mountain Biker, 14, Airlifted To Hospital After Del Valle Crash
The teen was knocked unconscious after an accident on a trail at the regional park in Livermore, officials said.
LIVERMORE, CA — A 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to an Oakland hospital Sunday morning from a remote trail at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore after crashing his mountain bike and being knocked unconscious, according to authorities.
To reach the injured rider, crews from the Alameda County, East Bay Regional Parks and Livermore-Pleasanton fire departments used four-wheel-drive vehicles, while the California Highway Patrol's H-30 helicopter landed nearby, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
The teen was flown to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland for treatment of his injuries. No updates on his condition were available.
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"Fortunately the rider was wearing a helmet, which prevented him from sustaining more serious injuries," the department said.
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