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13-Year-Old Fatally Struck by Car While Riding Electric Dirt Bike in Stoneham, Massachusetts

The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office says a 13-year-old boy died after striking a Toyota Corolla while riding an electric dirt bike in Stoneham, Massachusetts, on Nov. 21 at about 4:30 p.m. The driver, a 73-year-old, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The teen was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and pronounced dead; an investigation is being led by the D.A.’s Office with local and state police. Friends and neighbors gathered at the scene and described the loss as devastating.

13-Year-Old Fatally Struck by Car While Riding Electric Dirt Bike in Stoneham, Massachusetts

A 13-year-old boy died after colliding with a car while riding an electric dirt bike on a residential street in Stoneham, Massachusetts, on Friday, Nov. 21. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said the crash occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Preliminary information indicates a 73-year-old driver in a Toyota Corolla was making a left turn when the teenager struck the vehicle. The boy, whose name has not been released, was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and pronounced dead.

An investigation is underway by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in partnership with the Stoneham Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police. No additional details or charges have been announced at this time.

Community Reaction

Friends and neighbors gathered at the scene to leave flowers and remember the teenager. "I can't believe he's already gone. He was only 13. Nothing like that should ever happen to a 13-year-old, never in the world," friend Georgie Travis told reporters. Another friend said the boy "was a great kid. He had so much potential. He loved doing tricks on his bike and hanging out with his friends."

Neighbor Vasily Gatov, who lives across from the crash site, described the incident as "devastating," saying the whole street felt the loss and the family was deeply affected.

What Comes Next

Authorities continue to review the circumstances of the collision. Officials have asked anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to contact the Stoneham Police Department. The community is mourning the loss while investigators work to determine the full sequence of events.

Note: This report focuses on confirmed details released by law enforcement. No speculation has been added beyond the official statements.

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