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13-year-old killed while riding bike along highway in Kentwood

18 hours 43 minutes 50 seconds ago Friday, December 27 2024 Dec 27, 2024 December 27, 2024 11:59 AM December 27, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

KENTWOOD - A 13-year-old was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike along a highway in Tangipahoa Parish. 

The crash happened on Thursday at around 6:30 p.m.. Benjamin Mixon and another bicyclist were riding in the southbound lane of Highway 1061 near Crawford Road where a Chevrolet Silverado hit both of them. 

Mixon and the other bicyclist were taken to a hospital where Mixon died from his injuries. 

Louisiana State Police said both riders were wearing dark-colored clothing when they were hit. Troopers reminded bicyclists to wear high-vis clothing and ride as close to the right-hand side of the roadway as possible. 

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