A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was critically injured Tuesday afternoon on M-15, struck by a tanker truck.
Deputies report the boy was hit by a southbound septic-pumping truck, driven by a 48-year-old Columbiaville resident, about 3:09 p.m., Dec. 1.
The truck swerved but was unable to avoid a collision, ending up on its side.
The boy, an Independence Township resident, was airlifted to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. The driver was transported by Genesys Health Park and is in stable condition.
Traffic backed up for miles to the north and south as Oakland County sheriff’s deputies and Independence Township firefighters investigated and cleared the scene.
A bicycle remained wedged underneath a Clarkston school bus. Witnesses say the bike was knocked under the bus after being struck by the truck.
Investigation continues.
Check www.Clarkstonnews.com and next week’s edition for more details.