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15-year-old Vigo County boy airlifted after accident

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) – A 15-year-old Vigo County boy was injured after a Thursday afternoon accident.

Police said it happened on Old Paris Road in western Vigo County.

They said Harry Laycock was driving his truck westbound when he saw the teen on a bicycle riding on the shoulder.

Laycock said the boy began to drift across the road.

He said he tried to brake and swerve but was unable to avoid hitting the boy.

The teen airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Police said the boy was not wearing a helmet.