Pennsylvania

Teen on Dirt Bike Dies in Head-on Crash With Pickup Truck Along Pennsylvania Road

A 16-year-old boy died after he lost control of his dirt bike and was hit by a pickup truck in northwestern Pennsylvania.

State troopers say it happened around 6 p.m. in Glade Township. Investigators say the teen lost control of the bike in the middle of a roadway and was hit head-on by a Chevrolet Avalanche. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers say the 37-year-old driver of the Avalanche couldn't avoid the bike.

Authorities didn't immediately identify the victim.

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