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'It's just constant accidents here'; 2 teens riding E-Bike hospitalized after being hit by driver
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Megan Lee , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway One teenager, a 13-year-old boy, suffered a broken arm and a head injury.
A traffic accident in Redford Township resulted in two teenagers being hospitalized. The incident occurred at an intersection, where the teens were struck by a vehicle. One teenager, a 13-year-old boy, suffered a broken arm and a head injury.
A 15-year-old girl was also injured in the accident. The accident happened on a Saturday night, and the teens were taken to the hospital after being treated by first responders. The vehicle involved was a Black Dodge Journey, and the teens were riding an Electric Bike at the time of the accident.
Further details about the incident are available from the Redford Township police department.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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