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Police: 6-year-old boy hit by car in El Mirage while riding bike

Posted at 5:23 PM, Sep 29, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-30 01:58:43-04

Police are investigating after a 6-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in El Mirage. 

The boy was airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a car near 127th Avenue and Cactus Road. 

A family member said the child was in a medically-induced coma at the hospital and needs surgery to repair his jaw, nose and pelvis.

Family members have identified the boy as Kyler Leggett. 

Those wishing to donate can do so through a GoFundMe account that has been set up.

Police are investigating the incident. No other information is currently available.