A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Meriden on Tuesday, according to police.
Police said the teen was riding westbound on Springdale Avenue when he collided with the driver’s side door of a Lexus traveling south on Lewis Avenue. The collision happened around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at a four-way intersection.
The teen suffered injuries to his head and right arm. He was taken to Hartford Hospital Children's Medical Center, where he's listed in stable condition, according to police.
The driver of the Lexus was not hurt.
Meriden Police Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash.
Police are asking witnesses and anyone with information to call Officer Chris Rodriguez at 203-630-6299 or Lt. Thomas Cossette at 203-630-6256.
