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7, 16-Year-Old Bicyclists Struck by Hit-and-Run Car in Newark's North Ward

Newark

There were non-life threatening injuries reported for a child and a teenager who were struck by a car while riding bikes in Newark's North Ward on Sunday night.

According to police, the incident happened near the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Lake Street at approximately 9:40 p.m.

Police say the pair were riding bikes when the dark-colored car struck them then sped away from the scene.

EMS arrived at the scene and checked the victims who were expected to make a full recovery.

Newark Police are looking for the driver of the vehicle who remains at-large.

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